Celozin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Celozin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Celozin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Celozin may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
SAFE
Celozin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Celozin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Celozin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Celozin is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Celozin may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Celozin 5mg/5ml Syrup
Introduction
Celozin belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis and some skin reactions, and reactions to bites and stings. It relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing ... Show more
Uses of Celozin
Allergic conditions
Side effects of Celozin
Common
Sleepiness
How to use Celozin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Celozin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Celozin works
Celozin is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Celozin to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
It's much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.
It is okay to take Celozin with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Celozin can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Celozin as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Celozin at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Brief Description
Indication
Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Allergies, Urticaria
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Allergic conditions
Adult: 10 mg once daily or 5 mg bid.
Elderly: Initially, 5 mg once daily.
Hepatic impairment: Initially, 5 mg once dail ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Allergic conditions
Child: 6-23 mth 2.5 mg once daily increased to max of 2.5 mg bid in childn >12 mth; 2-5 yr 5 mg once daily or in 2 divided ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
GFR >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary
GFR ? 50 mL/min: 5 mg PO qDay
Peritoneal dialysis: 5 mg PO qDay
Intermittent hemodi ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; lactation.
Mode of Action
Cetirizine is a potent and highly selective antagonist of the peripheral histamine H1-receptor on effector cells in the GI tract, blood vessels and re ... Show more
Precaution
Hepatic or renal impairment; elderly; tasks requiring mental alertness eg, driving or operating heavy machinery; pregnancy.
Lactation: Excreted in ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Somnolence (2-14%),Headache (11-14%)
1-10%
Fatigue (5.9%),Dry mouth (5%),Dizziness (2%),Diarrhea (2-3%),Malaise (4%),Bronchospasm (2-3%),Vom ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Lactation
Cetirizine has been reported to be present in human breas ... Show more
Interaction
Additive CNS depression when administered concomitantly w/ other CNS depressants (e.g. sedatives, tranquilisers).
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