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1. What this medicine is for
Optipharma Hayfever and Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets contain cetirizine hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines. These medicines help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies.
This medicine is used to relieve:
- symptoms of hayfever and other allergies such as sneezing, runny nose and burning, itchy eyes
- symptoms of skin allergies such as rash, itching or urticaria (hives).
2. Before you take the medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults, and children aged 6 years and over. Some people should not take this medicine or should talk to their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take if you:
- are allergic (hypersensitive) to cetirizine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in the medicine, listed in section 6
- have serious kidney problems
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:
- have epilepsy or are at risk of convulsions
have a predisposition factor of urinary retention (e.g. spinal cord lesion or prostatic hyperplasia) as cetirizine increases the risk of urinary retention.
Allergy Testing
If you are due to have an allergy test, ask
your doctor if you should stop taking
Optipharma Hayfever and Allergy Relief
10mg Tablets for several days before
testing. This medicine may affect your
allergy test results.
Taking other medicines
Optipharma Hayfever and Allergy Relief
10mg Tablets are not expected to interact
with other medicines you may be taking.
However if you are unsure talk to your
pharmacist or doctor.
3. How to take the medicine
AGE DOSE
Adults and children aged 12 years and above
Take 1 tablet once
a day
Children aged 6 to
12 years
Take half a tablet
twice a day
DO NOT GIVE to children under the age of 6 years
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE
If symptoms worsen or do not improve, talk to
your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too many tablets: Talk to a
doctor straight away, or go to your
nearest hospital casualty department.
Take the carton and this leaflet with you.
Further information overleaf ➥
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If you forget to take your medicine: If you forget to take a tablet, take one as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one, in which case skip the missed dose. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
Very Rarely (affecting less than 1 in 10,000 people):
- Taste disorder
- Blurred vision, eye movement disorder
- Difficult, painful or involuntary urination
- Tremors, tics
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Optipharma Hayfever and Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets can sometimes have side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you experience any of the following, stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help:
- Sudden signs of allergy such as rash, itching or hives on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing
- Bruising or bleeding more easily than normal
- Convulsions (fits)
- In some very rare cases people have thought about committing suicide and if you feel this way then stop taking this medicine and see your doctor.
If you experience any of the following, stop taking this medicine and talk to your doctor:
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Rapid heartbeat
- Loss of consciousness
Other effects which may occur include: Common (affecting 1 in 100 to 1 in 10 people):
- Headache or dizziness
- Drowsiness or tiredness
- Restlessness
- Dry mouth, sore throat
- Upset stomach, diarrhoea, nausea
- Runny nose
Uncommon (affecting 1 in 1000 to 1 in 100 people):
- Agitation
- Weakness
- Malaise
- Pins & needles
- Itching
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
Rarely (affecting 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 1000 people):
- Aggression, depression
- Weight gain
- Swelling
- Muscle spasm
- Insomnia
Hives
Not known side effects
- Increased appetite
- Vertigo (sensation of spinning or whirling motion)
- Urinary retention (Difficulty passing water) Some cases of memory loss and/or impairment have also been reported.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storing the medicine
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack. This product does not require any special storage conditions.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Medicines should not be disposed of via waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Further information
What is in this medicine:
The active ingredient is: Cetirizine hydrochloride, 10 mg per tablet.
The other ingredients are: Lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (E464), macrogol, titanium dioxide (E171) and polydextrose.
What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack:
Optipharma Hayfever and Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets are white to off white capsule-shaped tablets, with ‘C10’ on one side and a deep breakline on the other. This pack contains 7, 14, 30 or 60 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Galpharm Healthcare Ltd., Wrafton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, United Kingdom. Manufacturer:
Galpharm International Ltd., Elmhirst Park, Middle Field Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4LS, United Kingdom.
Text revised: September 2017.
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