Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Ophthalmic)

Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Ophthalmic) Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Ophthalmic)
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Ophthalmic)
Generic	Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Ophthalmic)
Type
Therapeutic Class	Ophthalmic Anti-allergic preparations
Manufacturer
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	September 24, 2024 at 5:38 am

Uses

Cetirizine 0.24% ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Dosage

Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Ophthalmic) dosage

Adults and children (age 2 years and above): The recommended dosage is to instill one drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily (approximately 8 hours apart).

Side Effects

The most common adverse reactions are ocular hyperemia, instillation site pain and visual acuity reduction.

Precaution

Care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle to prevent contaminating the tip and solution. Keep the bottle closed when not in use. Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eye is red. Remove contact lenses prior to instillation of the drug. Lenses may be reinserted after 10 minutes following the drug administration.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy: There is no adequate or well-controlled study with Cetirizine 0.24% ophthalmic solution in pregnant women. It should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.Lactation: It is not known whether the systemic absorption resulting from topical ocular administration of Cetirizine could produce detectable quantities in human breast milk. There is no adequate information regarding the effects of Cetirizine on breastfed infants, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for this drug and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Cetirizine.

Special Warning

Pediatric use: The safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric patients two years of age and older.Geriatric use: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.