Product Name

• Artiz Tablets - 10 Tablets

Scientific Name

• CETIRIZINE 10 MG TAB

Category Of Artiz Tablets

• ANTIHISTAMINIC Tablets

Mechanism Of Action Of CETIRIZINE

• H1 histamine receptor antagonist; competes for H1-receptor sites in target cells in the respiratory tract, blood vessels, and gastrointestinal tract.
• Non-sedative second generation

Therapeutic Indications Of Artiz Tablets

• used for the relief of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery, red eyes and itchy nose and throat.
• It is also being used to treat hives.

Method Of Administration Of Artiz Tablets

• Food does not affect the absorption of the drug
• Tablets need to be swallowed with a full glass of water
• For adults & children above 12 years: the recommended dose is 1 tablet at bedtime
• For children 6 – 12 years: the recommended dose is 0.5 - 1 tablet at bedtime
• For children below 6 years: not preferred
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Artiz Tablets

• Somnolence (2-14%)
• Headache (11-14%)
• Fatigue (5.9%)
• Dry mouth (5%)
• Dizziness (2%)
• Diarrhea (2-3%)
• Malaise (4%)
• Bronchospasm (2-3%)
• Vomiting (2-3%)
• Epistaxis (2-4%)
• Stomach pain (<1%)
• Drowsiness (<1%)
• Angioedema (<1%)
• Fussiness (<1%)
• Hallucinations (<1%)
• Hypotension (<1%)
• Tremor (<1%)
• Tongue discoloration (<1%)

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Artiz Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor before taking this medicine

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Common Cold

• Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids.
• Try to breathe moist air. Use a humidifier or take a steamy shower.
• Consume warm fluids (soup or tea) to provide relief for a stuffy nose and to loosen phlegm.
• Eat a well-balanced diet. If you cannot, ensure you are getting enough nutrients by taking a daily multivitamin.
• Avoid dairy products, as they can thicken phlegm.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Artiz Tablets

• Do not take it if you are allergic to cetirizine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you have moderate or severe renal impairment and in addition, you are taking other medicines
• In particular, please discuss with your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

1. Ketoconazole (an antifungal medicine)
2. Erythromycin (an antibiotic)
3. Diltiazem (to treat angina)
4. Cyclosporine (to reduce the activity of your immune system, thus avoiding
5. transplant rejection or reducing disease activity in autoimmune and allergic
6. disorders, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis or rheumatoid arthritis)
7. Ritonavir (to treat AIDS)
8. Rifampicin (an antibiotic)
9. cimetidine (used in the treatment of heartburn)

Storage Conditions Of Artiz Tablets

• store below 25°c
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About CETIRIZINE

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit Medscape at Information About Cetirizine
• Visit Drugbank at Information About Cetirizine
• Visit drugs.com at Information About Cetirizine
• SFDA website