Zyrtecset® is a medicine used in the treatment of allergy(1) indicated in adults and children from 6 years of age.
Its active substance is cetirizine dihydrochloride.
One box contains 7 white film-coated tablets
Zyrtecset® is indicated (2) :
- in the treatment of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
- in the treatment of symptoms of chronic urticaria (chronic idiopathic urticaria). Medical advice is recommended for chronic idiopathic urticaria.
How and when should you take Zyrtecset®?
These instructions should be followed unless your doctor has given you different instructions on how to use Zyrtecset®. Follow these instructions, otherwise Zyrtecset® may not be completely effective. The tablets should be swallowed with a drink.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age:
10 mg once daily, i.e. 1 tablet.
The use of the tablet form is not recommended in children under 6 years of age as this form does not allow for dosage adjustment in this age group.
Children 6 to 12 years of age:
5 mg twice daily, i.e. half a tablet twice daily.
Elderly:
No dosage adjustment is necessary in elderly patients with normal renal function.
Moderate to severe renal impairment
In patients with moderate (creatinine clearance between 30 and 49 ml/min) to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance between 1 and 30 ml/min) the dose should be reduced to 5 mg once daily and 5 mg once every other day respectively.
In case of severe kidney disease, please consult your doctor.
If you think the effect of Zyrtecset® is too weak or too strong, consult your doctor.
Duration of treatment:
The duration of treatment depends on the type and duration of your symptoms and is determined by your doctor
Never take Zyrtecset® 10 mg, scored film-coated tablet in the following cases
- if you have severe kidney disease (severe renal failure with creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min);
- if you are allergic to the active substance in Zyrtecset® or to any of the other ingredients (excipients), hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives (related active substances in other medicines)(1).
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