Colfen: Dosing, Side Effect & Interaction

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cetirizine diHCl

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis & urticaria of allergic origin in adults & childn ≥6 yr.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 10 mg once daily. Childn 6-12 yr 5 mg bd. Mild renal impairment (CrCl 60 to <90 mL/min) 10 mg once daily, moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30 to <60 mL/min) 5 mg once daily, severe renal impairment & not requiring dialysis (CrCl 15 to <30 mL/min) 5 mg once every 2 days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Not to be administered during 1st 3 mth of pregnancy; lactation.

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Special Precautions

Concomitant use w/ alcohol or other CNS depressants. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Renal impairment. Not recommended during pregnancy & lactation. Ped patients <2 yr.

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, agitation, dry mouth, GI discomfort.

Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ sedatives.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AE07 - cetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Colfen tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Colfen

cetirizine

Manufacturer:

Kotra Pharma

Distributor:

Kotra Pharma