Cetaway 0.5mg/ml ORAL SOLUTION
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 23 August 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of allergic conditions: seasonal/perennial rhinitis, chronic urticaria.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 5 mg (10 ml) once daily; Children 2-6 years: 2.5 mg (2.5 ml) twice daily; 6-12 years: 5 mg (10 ml) once daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- Theophylline
- Ritonavir
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine
- Children < 2 years
- End-stage renal disease
Common side effects
- Headache
- Somnolence
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol
- Monitor for sedation
- Adjust dose in renal impairment
Serious warnings
- Risk of urinary retention
- Risk of convulsion
- Inhibition of allergy skin tests
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