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Package leaflet:Information for the user

Cetirizin STADA 10 mgfilm-coatedtablets

Cetirizinedihydrochloride

Readallofthisleafletcarefullybeforeyoustarttakingthismedicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• 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.

• 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. WhatCetirizin STADAisandwhatitisusedfor

2. What you need to know beforeyoutakeCetirizin STADA

3. HowtotakeCetirizin STADA

4. Possiblesideeffects

5. HowtostoreCetirizin STADA

6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. WhatCetirizin STADAis and what it is used for

Cetirizinedihydrochlorideistheactiveingredient ofCetirizin STADA.Cetirizin STADAisanantiallergicmedication.

Inadultsandchildrenaged6yearandabove,Cetirizin STADAisindicated

• for the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.

• for the relief of chronic nettle rash (chronic idiopathic urticaria).

2.What you need to know before you take CetirizinSTADA

DONOTtakeCetirizin STADA

• if you are allergic to cetirizine dihydrochloride, to hydroxyzine or to 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).

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Cetirizin STADA:

• 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.

• If you have problems passing urine (like spinal cord problems or prostate or bladder problems).

• If you are an epileptic patient or a patient at risk of convulsions.

• If you are going to have an allergy skin test, stop taking this medicine 3 days before the test.

Children

The use of the film-coated tablet formulation is not recommended in children aged less than 6 years since this formulation does not allow for appropriate dose adaptation.

Othermedicines and Cetirizin STADA

Tellyourdoctororpharmacistifyouaretaking,haverecentlytakenor might take anyothermedicines.

Duetotheprofileofcetirizine,nointeractionswithotherdrugsareexpected.

TakingCetirizin STADAwithfoodand alcohol

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, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy

Aswithotherdrugs,useofCetirizin STADAshouldbeavoidedinpregnantwomen.Accidentaluseofthedrug byapregnantwomanshouldnotproduceanyharmfuleffectsonthefoetus.Nevertheless,the administrationofthemedicineshouldbediscontinued.

Breast-feeding

YoushouldnottakeCetirizin STADAduringbreast-feedingbecausecetirizinepassesintobreastmilk.

Drivingandusingmachines

Clinicalstudieshaveproducednoevidenceofimpairedattention,alertnessanddrivingcapabilities aftertakingCetirizin STADAattherecommendeddose.

Ifyouareintendingtodrive,engageinpotentiallyhazardousactivitiesoroperatemachinery,you shouldnotexceedtherecommendeddose.Youshouldcloselyobserveyourresponsetothedrug.

Ifyouareasensitivepatient,youmayfindthatthesimultaneoususeofalcoholorothernervous depressantagentsmayadditionallyaffectyourattentionandabilitytoreact.

Cetirizin STADAfilm-coatedtabletscontainslactose

Ifyouhavebeentoldbyyourdoctorthatyouhavean intolerancetosomesugars,pleasecontactyourdoctorbeforetakingthismedicinalproduct.

3.How to take Cetirizin STADA

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

10mgoncedailyas1tablet.

Childrenbetween6and12yearsold

5mgtwicedailyasahalftablettwicedaily.

Patientswithmoderatetosevererenalimpairment

Patientswithmoderaterenalimpairmentarerecommendedtotake5mgoncedaily.

Method of administration

Tabletsneedtobeswallowedwithaglassofliquid.

Durationoftreatment

Thedurationoftreatmentdependsonthetype,durationandcourseofyourcomplaintsandis determinedbyyourdoctor.

IfyoutakemoreCetirizin STADAthanyoushould

IfyouthinkyouhavetakenanoverdoseofCetirizin STADApleaseinformyourdoctor.

Yourdoctorwillthendecidewhatmeasures,ifany,shouldbetaken.

Afteranoverdose,thesideeffectsdescribedbelowmayoccurwithincreasedintensity.Adverse effectssuchasconfusion,diarrhoea,dizziness,tiredness,headache,ailing,dilatingofpupil,itching, restlessness,sedation,somnolence,stupor,abnormalrapidheartrate,tremorsandurinaryretention havebeenreported.

IfyouforgettotakeCetirizin STADA

Donottakeadoubledosetomakeupforforgottendose.

Ifyouhaveanyfurtherquestionsontheuseofthismedicine,askyourdoctororpharmacist.

4.Possible side effects

Likeallmedicines,this medicinecancauseside effects,althoughnoteverybodygetsthem.

Stop taking Cetirizin STADA and seek for medical attention without delay if you experience symptoms like:

• difficulties in breathing (chest tightness or wheezing)

• 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 following side effects have also been reported:

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• Fatigue

• Dry mouth

• Nausea (feeling sick)

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Somnolence

• Pharyngitis (sore throat)

• Rhinitis

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

• Abdominal pain

• Asthenia (extreme fatigue)

• Malaise (feeling weak or generally unwell)

• Paraesthesia (abnormal feelings of the skin)

• Agitation

• Pruritus (itchy skin)

• Rash

• Diarrhoea

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

• Tachycardia (heart beating too fast)

• Oedema (swelling)

• Liver function abnormal

• Weight increased

• Convulsions

• Aggression

• Confusion

• Depression

• Hallucination

• Insomnia

• Urticaria (hives)

• Movements disorders

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

• Accommodation disorder (difficulty focusing)

• Blurred vision

• Oculogyration (eyes having uncontrolled circular movements)

• Syncope

• Tremor

• Tics

• Dyskinesia (involuntary movements)

• Dystonia (involuntary muscular contractions)

• Dysgeusia (altered taste)

• Abnormal elimination of urine (bed wetting, pain and/or difficulty passing water)

• Fixed drug eruption

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

• Impairment or loss of memory

• Increased appetite

• Suicidal ideation

• Vertigo sensation of rotation or movement)

• 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 CetirizinSTADA

Keepthis medicine out of the sight and reachofchildren.

Donotusethis medicineaftertheexpirydatewhichisstatedontheboxandblister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Thismedicinedoesnotrequireanyspecialstorageconditions.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6.Contents of the pack and other information

WhatCetirizin STADAcontains

Onefilm-coatedtabletcontains 10mgcetirizinedihydrochloride.

WhatCetirizin STADAlookslikeandcontentsofthepack

White, round, film-coated tablet bisected on one side and plain on the other.

7, 10, 14, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 100 film-coated tablets.

Notallpacksizesmaybemarketed

MarketingAuthorisationHolderandManufacturer

[Tobecompletednationally]

ThismedicinalproductisauthorisedintheMemberStatesoftheEEAunderthefollowing names:

Austria: Cetiristad 10mg, Filmtabletten

Belgium: Cetirizine EG 10 mg filmomhulde tabletten

Denmark: Cetirizin “PCD”

Luxembourg: Cetirizine EG 10 mg comprimés pelliculés

Netherlands: Cetirizine diHCl CF 10mg, filmomhulde tabletten

Portugal: Cetirizina Ciclum 10mg comprimidos

Sweden: Cetirizin Stada 10 mg, filmdragerade tabletter

Thisleafletwaslastrevisedin 26 September 2014.