Trade name:
Histazine-1 drops
Compound:
Each 1 ml (20 drops) contains
Cetirizine dihydrochloride – 10 mg.
Auxiliary components:
glycerin, sucrose, sodium benzoate, methyl paraben, sunset yellow, orange flavor, purified water.
Properties:
Cetirizine dihydrochloride is a histamine antagonist, a hydroxyzine metabolite that blocks H1-histamine receptors. Prevents the development and facilitates the course of allergic reactions, has antipruritic and antiexudative action. Reduces the permeability of capillaries, prevents the development of tissue edema, relieves spasm of smooth muscles. In therapeutic doses, it practically does not cause a sedative effect.
Indications:
to relieve nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. For the treatment of symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Mode of application:
Children 2 to 6 years: 2.5 mg twice daily (5 drops twice daily)
Children 6 to 12 years: 5 mg twice daily (10 drops twice daily)
Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older: 10 mg once daily (20 drops)
Elderly: There is no need to adjust dosage in elderly patients with normal renal function.
Contraindications:
children under 2 years old; hypersensitivity to the active substance, any of the other components in the composition, to hydroxyzine or any piperazine derivatives. Patients with severe renal insufficiency. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption. Pregnancy and lactation.
Precautionary measures:
Methylparaben and propylparaben may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Do not take alcohol during treatment. Caution is advised in patients with epilepsy and in patients at risk of seizures.
Side effects:
slight effect on the central nervous system – drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue; difficulty urinating, dry mouth, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, increased appetite.
Storage method:
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C, out of the reach of children.
Package:
the cardboard box contains a 100 ml glass bottle, paper instructions.
Manufacturer:
Amriya Pharmaceutical
Egypt