MCNEIL HEALTHCARE

REACTIN 10mg x 7 soft capsules

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Composition.

The active substance is cetirizine dihydrochloride. One capsule contains cetirizine dihydrochloride 10 mg. The other components are: macrogol, potassium hydroxide 43% w/w, povidone, purified water, gelatin, sorbitol (E420), glycerol, lecithin, medium-chain triglycerides, printing ink (propylene glycol, black iron oxide (E172), polyvinyl acetate phthalate, macrogol and ammonium hydroxide).

Therapeutic indications.

The active substance in Reactin is cetirizine dihydrochloride.

Reactin is an antiallergic medicine.

In adults, adolescents and children aged 12 years and over, Reactin 10 mg soft capsules are indicated:

- for the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.

- for the relief of chronic urticaria (chronic idiopathic urticaria).

Dosage and administration.

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Please follow these instructions, otherwise Reactin may not be fully effective.

The capsules should be swallowed with a sufficient amount of liquid.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: One 10 mg capsule once daily.

The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and evolution of your symptoms and is determined by your doctor.

Precautions.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Reactin. If you are a patient with liver and kidney disease, please seek medical advice; if necessary, you will take a lower dose. The new dose will be determined by your doctor.

If you have difficulty urinating, you should seek medical advice. If you have epilepsy or are at risk of seizures, you should seek medical advice.

Special warnings.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Similar to other medicines, the use of Reactin should be avoided in pregnant women. Accidental use of the medicine by a pregnant woman should not produce harmful effects on the fetus. However. Consequently, the administration of the medicine must be stopped. You should not take Reactin during breastfeeding, as cetirizine is excreted in breast milk.

Driving and using machines

Clinical studies have not shown evidence of impairment of attention, alertness and ability to drive vehicles after administration of Reactin at the recommended dose, however caution is recommended when driving vehicles or operating machinery. If you experience drowsiness, you should refrain from driving vehicles, performing potentially dangerous activities or operating machinery.

Packaging. Box with 7 soft capsules.

Page updated on: 09.06.2021