Uses of the drug SaVi Certiryl

The main ingredient of SaViCertiryl is Cetirizine Dihydrochloride. Cetirizine is a potent antihistamine with antiallergic activity and does not cause drowsiness (in pharmacological doses).
SaviCertiryl 10mg is indicated in the following cases:
Symptomatic treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergic rhinitis in people 12 years of age and older; Treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria in people 12 years of age and older; Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. SaviCertiryl is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with a history of allergy to active ingredients such as Cetirizine, Hydroxyzin; Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; Drivers, machine operators.

How to use: The drug is taken orally. The drug can be taken with or without meals (although food can reduce peak blood concentrations of active substances and prolong the time to reach peak concentrations, but does not affect drug absorption).
Dosage: Depends on specific subjects:
Adults and children from 6 years old: Take 1 tablet of 10mg/day; People with impaired renal function (creatinine clearance from 11 to 31ml/min), people on hemodialysis (creatinine clearance less than 7ml/min) and patients with liver failure: Use dose 5mg/time/day; Elderly: No dose reduction is required. If the elderly have renal impairment, the dose should be reduced by half. Overdose: When taking an overdose of SaviCertiryl, adults may experience drowsiness, and children may show signs of agitation. In severe overdose, the doctor should induce vomiting, gastric lavage, and other supportive treatments.
Missed dose: SaviCertiryl should be added as soon as you remember. If the interval between the next dose is too short, the missed dose can be skipped and continued according to the dosing schedule.

When using SaviCertiryl, patients may experience some unwanted side effects:
Common: Somnolence, fatigue, sore throat, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, nausea,... ; Uncommon: Anorexia or increased appetite, urinary retention, increased salivation, flushing; Rare: Thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, severe hypotension, hepatitis, cholestasis, anaphylaxis, glomerulonephritis. When experiencing the above side effects, the patient should stop taking the drug, immediately notify the doctor or go to the nearest hospital for timely treatment.

When using SaviCertiryl, patients should note:
Need to adjust the dose in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment, who are on hemodialysis; Dosage adjustment is required in patients with hepatic impairment; Some patients taking SaviCertiryl have somnolence. Therefore, drug users need to be careful when driving and operating machinery; Avoid concomitant use of SaviCertiryl with alcohol or CNS depressants to avoid aggravating the drug's side effects; The drug affects the ability to drive and operate machinery, so do not do these things while taking the drug; Do not use SaviCertiryl in pregnant and lactating women. Drug Interactions: To date, no interactions between SaviCertiryl and other drugs have been detected. However, the clearance of Cetirizine may be slightly decreased when SaviCertiryl is taken with 400 mg of Theophylline.
SaviCertiryl 10mg drug belongs to the group of anti-allergic drugs, used in cases of hypersensitivity. When taking the drug, patients need to follow all the instructions of the doctor to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment and reduce the risk of unpredictable side effects.
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