COMPOSITION
Alatrol® Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Cetirizine Hydrochloride BP 10 mg .
INDICATION
Alatrol® is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis due to allergen.Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing,rhinorrhea, pruritus, ocular pruritus, tearing and redness of the eyes.
Alatrol® is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis due to allergens. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, post-nasal discharge, nasal
pruritus, ocular pruritus and tearing.
Alatrol® is indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic
urticaria. It is also used in allergen induced asthma.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Alatrol® is administered with or without food.
Adults and Children 6 years and older:
Alatrol® Tablet : 1 tablet daily.
SIDE EFFECT
Cetirizine seems to cause an incidence of sedation similar to that observed with placebo and with other non-sedating antihistamines such as astemizole and terfenadine and causes a lower incidence of sedation than that with ketotifen, clemastine, pheniramine, chlorpheniramine or mequitazine. Cetirizine does not cause anticholinergic effects.
USE IN PREGNANCY AND LACTATION :
Pregnancy category B. Cetirizine should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed. Cetirizine has been reported to be excreted in human milk and thus, use of Cetirizine in lactating mother is not recommended.
STORAGE CONDITION :
Protect from direct light exposure. Store in dry place at a temperature not exceeding 300 C. Keep out of the reach of children.