Ceritec may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ceritec is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ceritec is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Ceritec may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
SAFE
Ceritec does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Ceritec should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ceritec may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ceritec is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ceritec may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Ceritec 10mg Tablet
Introduction
Ceritec belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis and some skin reactions, and reactions to bites and stings. It relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing...
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Uses of Ceritec
Allergic conditions
Side effects of Ceritec
Common
Sleepiness
How to use Ceritec
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ceritec may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ceritec works
Ceritec is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Ceritec to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
It's much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.
It is okay to take Ceritec with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Ceritec can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Ceritec as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Ceritec at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Brief Description
Indication
Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Allergies, Urticaria
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Allergic conditions
Adult: 10 mg once daily or 5 mg bid.
Elderly: Initially, 5 mg once daily.
Hepatic impairment: Initially, 5 mg once dail...
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Child Dose
Oral
Allergic conditions
Child: 6-23 mth 2.5 mg once daily increased to max of 2.5 mg bid in childn >12 mth; 2-5 yr 5 mg once daily or in 2 divided ...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment
GFR >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary
GFR ? 50 mL/min: 5 mg PO qDay
Peritoneal dialysis: 5 mg PO qDay
Intermittent hemodi...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; lactation.
Mode of Action
Cetirizine is a potent and highly selective antagonist of the peripheral histamine H1-receptor on effector cells in the GI tract, blood vessels and re...
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Precaution
Hepatic or renal impairment; elderly; tasks requiring mental alertness eg, driving or operating heavy machinery; pregnancy.
Lactation: Excreted in ...
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