Patient Leaflet Updated 27-Feb-2020 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd
Pollenase Allery & Hayfever Relief 10mg Tablets (P)
PACKAGE LEAFLET INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Pollenase Allergy & Hayfever Relief 10mg Tablets
Read all this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
What is in this leaflet
1. What Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you take Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
3. How to take Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets are and what they are used for
The active ingredient (which makes this medicine work) is called cetirizine hydrochloride, which belongs to a family of medicines called antihistamines. Allergy & Hayfever Relief 10mg Tablets are used for the relief of symptoms of hayfever and other allergic conditions (e.g. sneezing, runny or itchy nose) or for skin rashes (chronic nettle rash, idiopathic urticaria) in adults and children over 6 years of age.
2. What you need to know before you take Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
Do not take Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
Warnings and precautions
Children and Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
The use of this medicine is not recommended in children aged less than 6 years since this formulation does not allow for appropriate dose adaptation.
Other medicines and Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
Please tell your doctor or a pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets with food and drink and alcohol
Food does not affect absorption of Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets.
No clinically significant interactions have been observed between alcohol (at the blood level of 0.5 g/l corresponding to one glass of wine) and cetirizine used at the recommended doses. However there are no data available on the safety when higher doses of cetirizine and alcohol are taken together. Therefore as it is the case with all antihistamines, it is recommended to avoid taking Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets with alcohol.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets should be avoided in pregnant women. Accidental use of the drug by a pregnant woman should not produce any harmful effects on the foetus. Nevertheless, the medicine should only be administered if necessary and after medical advice. Cetirizine passes into breast milk. Therefore you should not take Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets if you are breast-feeding unless you have contacted a doctor.
Driving and using machines
Clinical studies have produced no evidence of impaired attention, alertness and driving capabilities after taking Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets at the recommended dose. You should closely observe your response to the drug after you have taken Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets if you are intending to drive, engage in potentially hazardous activities or operate machinery. You should not exceed the recommended dose.
Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets contain lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking these tablets.
3. How to take Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as you doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The tablets should be swallowed with water.
Adults, elderly patients and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet daily.
Children aged 6 to 12 years: Half a tablet twice daily.
Children under 6 years: Not recommended.
Patients with renal impairment: Patients with moderate renal impairment are recommended to take 5 mg once daily. If you have severe kidney problems (or liver and kidney problems together) please contact your doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose accordingly.
If your child suffers from kidney disease. please contact your doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose according to your child’s needs.
Duration of treatment
The duration of the treatment depends on the type, duration and course of your complaints. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
If you take more than you should
If you accidentally take too much medicine, contact your doctor or nearest casualty department at once.
If you forget to take Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
Rarely, pruritus (intense itching) and/or urticaria may return if you stop taking Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects are very rare but you must stop taking the tablets and speak to your doctor immediately if you notice them:
These reactions may start soon after you first take the medicine, or they might start later.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1000 patients)
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients)
Not known frequency of side effects (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
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 or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store,
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date, which is stated on the blister and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets contain
Each tablet contains 10mg of cetirizine hydrochloride (the active ingredient). They also contain: lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, talc, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 4000 and sodium citrate.
What Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets look like and contents of the pack
The tablets are white circular bi-convex, film-coated tablets marked C on one side and a breakline on the other.
Available in cartons containing 7, 14, 21, 28, 30 and 60 tablets.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Revision date January 2019
Pollenase Allergy & Hayfever Relief 10mg Tablets PL 08553/0193
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