Cetiristad
Package leaflet:Information for the user
Cetiristad1mg/mloralsolution
Cetirizinedihydrochloride
Readallofthisleafletcarefullybeforeyoustarttakingthismedicinebecause it contains important information for you.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
What is inthisleaflet
1. WhatCetiristadisandwhatitisusedfor
2. What you need to know beforeyoutakeCetiristad
4. Possiblesideeffects
5. HowtostoreCetiristad
6. Contents of the pack and otherinformation
1. WhatCetiristad is and what it is used for
Cetirizinedihydrochlorideistheactiveingredient ofCetiristad.Cetiristadisanantiallergicmedication.
Inadultsandchildrenaged2yearandabove,Cetiristadisindicated
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for the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
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for the relief of chronic nettle rash (chronic idiopathic urticaria).
2. What you need to know before you take Cetiristad
DONOTtakeCetiristad
if you are allergic to cetirizine dihydrochloride, to hydroxyzine or to any piperazine derivatives (closely related active substances of other medicines) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
if you have a severe kidney disease (severe renal failure with creatinine clearance below 10 ml/min).
YoushouldnottakeCetiristadoralsolution:
if you have rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before takingCetiristad:
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If you are a patient with renal insufficiency, please ask your doctor for advice; if necessary, you will take a lower dose. The new dose will be determined by your doctor.
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If you have problems passing urine (like spinal cord problems or prostate or bladder problems).
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If you are an epileptic patient or a patient at risk of convulsions.
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If you are going to have an allergy skin test, stop taking this medicine 3 days before the test.
Children
Theuseoftheproductisnotrecommendedinchildrenagedlessthan2years.
Othermedicines and Cetiristad
Tellyourdoctororpharmacistifyouaretaking,haverecentlytakenor might take anyothermedicines.
Duetotheprofileofcetirizine,nointeractionswithotherdrugsareexpected.
TakingCetiristadwithfoodandalcohol
Fooddoesnotaffectnoticeablytheabsorptionofcetirizine.
Nointeractionssusceptibletohaveanoticeableimpacthavebeenobservedbetweenalcohol(atthe bloodlevelof0.5permillecorrespondingtooneglassofwine)andcetirizineusedatthenormal doses.However,asitisthecasewithallantihistamines,itisrecommendedtoavoidconcurrent consumptionofalcohol.
Pregnancyandbreast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, askyour doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking thismedicine.
Pregnancy
Aswithotherdrugs,useofCetiristadshouldbeavoidedinpregnantwomen.Accidentaluseofthedrug byapregnantwomanshouldnotproduceanyharmfuleffectsonthefoetus.Nevertheless,the administrationofthemedicineshouldbediscontinued.
Breast-feeding
YoushouldnottakeCetiristadduringbreastfeedingbecausecetirizinepassesintobreastmilk.
Drivingandusingmachines
Clinicalstudieshaveproducednoevidenceofimpairedattention,alertnessanddrivingcapabilities aftertakingCetiristadattherecommendeddose.
Ifyouareintendingtodrive,engageinpotentiallyhazardousactivitiesoroperatemachinery,you shouldnotexceedtherecommendeddose.Youshouldcloselyobserveyourresponsetothedrug.
Ifyouareasensitivepatient,youmayfindthatthesimultaneoususeofalcoholorothernervous depressantagentsmayadditionallyaffectyourattentionandabilitytoreact.
Cetiristadoralsolutioncontainssorbitol, methylparahydroxybenzoate (E 218) and propylparahydroxybenzoate (E216)
Ifyouhave beentoldbyyourdoctorthatyouhavean intolerancetosomesugars (for example sorbitol),pleasecontactyourdoctorbeforetakingthismedicinalproduct.
Methylparahydroxybenzoate and propylparahydroxybenzoate maycauseallergicreactions(possiblydelayed).
3. How to takeCetiristad
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adultsandadolescentsabove12yearsold
10mgoncedailyas10mloralsolution(2fullmeasuringspoons)
Childrenbetween6and12yearsold
5mgtwicedailyas5ml(onefullmeasuringspoon)twicedaily.
Childrenbetween2and6yearsold
2.5mgtwicedailyas2.5mloralsolution(ahalf-measuringspoon)twicedaily
Patientswithmoderatetosevererenalimpairment
Patientswithmoderaterenalimpairmentarerecommendedtotake5mgoncedaily.
Method of administration
Thesolutioncanbeswallowedassuch.
Durationoftreatment
Thedurationoftreatmentdependsonthetype,durationandcourseofyourcomplaintsandis determinedbyyourdoctor.
IfyoutakemoreCetiristadthanyoushould
IfyouthinkyouhavetakenanoverdoseofCetiristadpleaseinformyourdoctor.Yourdoctorwillthen decidewhatmeasures,ifany,shouldbetaken.
Afteranoverdose,thesideeffectsdescribedbelowmayoccurwithincreasedintensity.Adverse effectssuchasconfusion,diarrhoea,dizziness,tiredness,headache,ailing,dilatingofpupil,itching, restlessness,sedation,somnolence,stupor,abnormalrapidheartrate,tremorsandurinaryretention havebeenreported.
IfyouforgettotakeCetiristad
Donottakeadoubledosetomakeupforforgottendose.
Ifyouhaveanyfurtherquestionsontheuseofthismedicine,askyourdoctororpharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Likeallmedicines,this medicinecancauseside effects,althoughnoteverybodygetsthem.
Stop taking Cetiristad and seek for medical attention without delay if you experience symptoms like:
swelling in your mouth, face and/or throat
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difficulties in breathing (chest tightness or wheezing)
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sudden drop in your blood pressure with subsequent fainting or shock
The symptoms can be signs of hypersensitivityreactions, anaphylactic shock and angio-oedema. These reactions are rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people).
The followingside effects have also been reported:
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
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Fatigue
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Dry mouth
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Nausea (feeling sick)
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Dizziness
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Headache
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Somnolence
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Pharyngitis (sore throat)
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Rhinitis
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
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Abdominal pain
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Asthenia (extreme fatigue)
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Malaise (feeling weak or generally unwell)
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Paraesthesia (abnormal feelings of the skin)
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Agitation
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Pruritus (itchy skin)
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Rash
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Diarrhoea
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
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Tachycardia (heart beating too fast)
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Oedema (swelling)
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Liver function abnormal
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Weight increased
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Convulsions
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Aggression
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Confusion
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Depression
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Hallucination
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Insomnia
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Urticaria (hives)
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Movements disorders
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Thrombocytopenia (low levels of blood platelets)
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Accommodation disorder (difficulty focusing)
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Blurred vision
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Oculogyration (eyes having uncontrolled circular movements)
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Tremor
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Tics
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Dyskinesia (involuntary movements)
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Dystonia (involuntary muscular contractions)
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Dysgeusia (altered taste)
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Abnormal elimination of urine (bed wetting, pain and/or difficulty passing water)
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Fixed drug eruption
Notknown(frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
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Impairment or loss of memory
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Increased appetite
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Suicidal ideation
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Vertigo (sensation of rotation or movement)
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Urinary retention (inability to completely empty the urinary bladder)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via {to be completed nationally: the national reporting system listed in Appendix V}.By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Cetiristad
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicineafter the expiry date which is stated on the bottleafter EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
After opening Cetiristad should be used within 12 weeks.
Store in original container.
Donot throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw awaymedicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Cetiristad contains
The active substance is cetirizine dihydrochloride
1 ml oral solution contains 1 mg of cetirizine dihydrochloride.
The other ingredients are sorbitol 70% (non crystallising), glycerol, propylene glycol, sodium acetate, saccharin sodium, acetic acid glacial, purified water, banana flavour, methylparahydroxybenzoate (E 218), propylparahydroxybenzoate (E216).
What Cetiristad looks like and contents of the pack
Clear colourless liquid with banana flavour.
Amber glass bottles containing 75 and 150 ml oral solution.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
<to be completed nationally>
ThismedicinalproductisauthorisedintheMemberStatesoftheEEAunderthefollowing names:
Germany: Cetirizin AL 1 mg/ml Sirup
Sweden: Cetiristad 1 mg/ml
This leaflet was last revisedin 26 September 2014.