ZYRTECSET 10MG 7 DRY FILM TABLETS

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⁾.