Levetiracetam Levetiracetam
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Perennial Allergic Rhinitis:
Cetirizine hydrochloride is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis due to allergens such as dust mites, animal dander and molds in children 6 to 23 months of age. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, postnasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus, and tearing.
Chronic Urticaria:
Cetirizine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in children 6 months to 5 years of age. It significantly reduces the occurrence, severity, and duration of hives and significantly reduces pruritus.
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Other Information
Cetirizine hydrochloride is an orally active and selective H1-receptor antagonist. The chemical name is (±) - [2- [4- [ (4-chlorophenyl) phenylmethyl] -1- piperazinyl] ethoxy]acetic acid, dihydrochloride. Cetirizine hydrochloride is a racemic compound with an empirical formula of C21H25ClN2O3•2HCl. The molecular weight is 461.82 and the chemical structure is shown below:
Cetirizine hydrochloride is a white, crystalline powder and is water soluble. Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup is a colorless to slightly yellow syrup containing cetirizine hydrochloride at a concentration of 1 mg/mL (5 mg/5 mL) for oral administration. The pH is between 4 and 5. The inactive ingredients of the syrup are: banana flavor, glacial acetic acid, glycerin, grape flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium acetate anhydrous, sucrose, and water.
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Levetiracetam Levetiracetam Manufacturers
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Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup, 1 mg/mL can be taken without regard to food consumption.
Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic Urticaria: The recommended initial dose of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup, 1 mg/mL in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (1/2 teaspoonful) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or one 1/2 teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours.
Children 6 Months to <2 Years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria: The recommended dose of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup, 1 mg/mL in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg (1/2 teaspoonful) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours.
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