Uses of Lergitec

1.1. What is Lergitec? Lergitec drug belongs to the group of anti-allergic drugs and is used in cases of hypersensitivity with registration number VN-1264-06, imported to Vietnam by Dong In Dang Pharm Co., Ltd - Korea, imported to Vietnam by the company. Binh Nguyen Pharmaceutical Limited. With the main active ingredient Cetirizine Dihydrochloride 10mg.
Lergitec is prepared in the form of 10mg film-coated tablets or 5mg/5ml oral syrup. Lergitec is recommended for use in both adults, children over 12 years old (with tablets) and children over 2 years old (with syrup form).
1.2. What is Lergitec used for? The main ingredient of Lergitec is Cetirizine Dihydrochloride, which is a strong antihistamine with anti-allergic effects but does not cause drowsiness at pharmacological doses.
Lergitec is prescribed in the following cases:
Relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (seasonal or non-seasonal) and common cold, including nasal congestion, sneezing, watery, itchy and watery eyes. Chronic Urticaria Allergic Conjunctivitis Medicine is also used to treat long-term rashes caused by food or drug allergies. Contraindications:
Patients who are allergic to the main active ingredient Cetirizine or any of the excipients of the drug People with abnormal liver and kidney function Epilepsy patients With a history of previous use of sedatives Patients with enlarged prostate (prostatic hyperplasia) With spinal cord injury Patients taking CNS depressants Patients with narrow-angle glaucoma; urinary retention, severe hypertension; severe heart disease and hyperthyroidism. Women who are breastfeeding. Children under 2 years old.

2.1. How to use Lergitec Lergitec is taken orally, patients can take the drug on an empty stomach or on an empty stomach, but it is necessary to take the drug at a fixed time of the day so that the drug concentration is maintained in the blood plasma and the drug is active. maximum effect. With syrup form, need to shake the vial before use and use the graduated cup that comes with the product to take the medicine. When finished using, it should be washed and dried, and stored with the vial for easy use next time. With the tablet form, it is necessary to drink Lergitec tablets whole with an appropriate amount of filtered water, do not crush or break the tablet, do not mix the drug with any mixture. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed and directed by your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose. 2.2. Dosage of Lergitec Dosage for Seasonal Respiratory Allergies and Rash
Adults:
Recommended: 5-10 mg once daily Maximum: 10 mg/day Children (children 6 years and older) up):
Recommended: 5-10 mg 1 time / day Maximum: 10 mg / day Children (2-5 years):
Initial: 2.5 mg / 2.5 ml (1⁄2 tablespoons) coffee) once daily (for syrup) Maximum: 2.5 mg/2.5 ml (1⁄2 teaspoons) every 12 hours or 5 mg/5ml (1 teaspoon) daily (for syrup) Children (6-11 years): Initiation: 5 mg / 5 ml or 10 mg / 10 ml (1 or 2 teaspoons) once daily (for syrup)
Elderly: Recommendation: 10mg/day
Handling missed dose: If you miss a dose of Lergitec on time, take it as soon as you remember, then adjust the time for the last dose. and resume treatment at new scheduled times. However, if it is too close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.
Treatment of overdose
Symptoms:
Diarrhea Dilation of pupils Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue Irritability, headache Urinary retention, tachycardia, restlessness Severe skin itching Drowsiness Convulsions, unconsciousness Management: If overdose occurs shortly after ingestion, harm can be reduced by gastric lavage (cleansing of toxic substances in the stomach). There is no specific antidote to Lergitec overdose. However, treatment according to the symptoms should be given immediately. Using activated charcoal can be considered an alternative treatment. Activated carbon is a form of carbon with small pores and low mass. These pores help trap chemicals as in the case of poisoning.

Lergitec Tablet may make you feel drowsy. Be careful when driving, using machines, or doing any other activity where you need alertness. Drinking alcohol with Lergitec may make you feel drowsy. Lergitec may cause seizures in some people. This medicine may increase your sensitivity to sunlight. If this happens, limit your time outdoors and prevent sunburn. Cover your skin when going out or using sunscreen. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date, the packaging is open. Tablets with mold change color, watery. Before giving this medicine to a child, it is important to know the child's weight or age to find the right dosage from the leaflet. Use Lergitec for pregnant women only when absolutely necessary. Lergitec is partly excreted in breast milk, so it is contraindicated for use in nursing women.

Common side effects:
Bleeding, inflammation inside the nose, sore throat Dry cough, headache, stomach pain, vomiting Diarrhea Fatigue, nausea, drowsiness Rare side effects:
Bleeding irregularities between periods Abnormal body hair growth Unusual tingling sensations Aggression, agitation, nightmares Amnesia Amnesia Hearing loss Back pain, blindness Dark colored stools with blood, difficulty urinating or producing excessive discharge of urine, white or yellowish discharge from the vagina Decreased interest in sex Decreased sensitivity to taste, inability to correctly identify odors Upper eyelid drooping, facial swelling Bloating Hair loss Increased physical sensitivity Increased appetite, increased muscle tone, increased salivation, increased sweating Pneumonia, cystitis, vaginitis, itchy skin Arthralgia, leg cramps, fluid-induced leg edema accumulation in the legs Swollen and enlarged lymph nodes, swollen tongue, swollen veins in the anus and rectum Serious side effects:
Eye disorders: Inflammation of the eye (conjunctivitis), nerve damage eye (glaucoma) bleeding in the eye (eye hemorrhage) Psychiatric disorders: Confusion, depression, hallucinations, anxiety, suicidal thoughts Nutritional and metabolic disorders: High blood glucose levels, reactions Life-threatening allergic reactions Blood and lymphatic system disorders Low blood platelets Nervous system disorders: Myelitis (myelitis), eating disorders (anorexia), urinary retention. Heart disorders: Heart failure, tachycardia, high blood pressure Stomach or intestinal disorders: Constipation, gastritis rectal bleeding (rectal bleeding). Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Swelling of the lower layer of the skin due to an allergic reaction to the sun. Urinary and genitourinary system disorders: Blood in urine, urinary tract infection.

Central nervous system depressants There may be an interaction of Lergitec with central nervous system depressants, which are used to treat insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks and convulsions. Concomitant use of Lergitec with CNS depressants may decrease the user's alertness and alter CNS activity. Patients should avoid using CNS depressants together with Lergitec.
Xanthine derivative Lergitec may interact with theophylline used to treat wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. High doses of theophylline (400mg) may slightly decrease the elimination of Lergitec from the body.

The shelf life of Lergitec is 36 months from the date of manufacture. Store Lergitec at room temperature 20°-25°C, away from moisture, away from direct sunlight, away from sources of heat which can damage the drug's texture. Keep the medicine in a high place out of the reach of children. Lergitec is a prescription medicine, indicated in cases of allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria or allergic conjunctivitis. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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