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Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Cetirizine MABO 10mg film-coated tablets EFG
cetirizine dihydrochloride
Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication,as it contains important information for you.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
The active substance of this medication is cetirizine dihydrochloride.
This medication is an antiallergic medication.
This medication is indicated in adults and children from 6 years of age for:
Do not take Cetirizine MABO
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication:
No clinically significant interactions have been observed between alcohol (with a blood level of 0.5 per thousand (g/l), corresponding to a glass of wine) and the use of cetirizine at the recommended dose. However, there are no safety data available when taking higher doses of cetirizine and alcohol together. Therefore, as with all antihistamines, it is recommended to avoid taking cetirizine with alcohol.
If you are scheduled to undergo an allergy test, consult your doctor if you should stop taking cetirizine a few days before the test. This medication may affect the results of your allergy tests.
Children
Do not administer this medication to children under 6 years of age, as this formulation does not allow for the necessary dose adjustment.
Taking Cetirizine MABO with other medications
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medication.
Taking Cetirizine MABO with food and drinks
Food does not affect the absorption of this medication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
The use of this medication should be avoided in pregnant women. Accidental use of the medication in pregnant women should not produce any harmful effect on the fetus. However, the medication should only be administered if necessary and after consulting with the doctor.
Cetirizine passes into breast milk. A risk of adverse reactions in breastfed infants cannot be excluded. Therefore, you should not take this medication during breastfeeding, unless you consult your doctor.
Driving and using machines
Clinical studies have not shown evidence that this medication produces alterations in attention, decreased reaction capacity, and ability to drive at the recommended dose.
If you intend to drive, perform potentially hazardous activities, or use machinery, do not exceed the recommended dose. You should observe your response to the medication.
Cetirizine MABO contains lactose
This medication contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.
Cetirizine MABO contains sodium
This medication contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1mmol) per tablet; this is, essentially “sodium-free”.
Follow the administration instructions of this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The tablets should be swallowed with a glass of liquid.
The tablets can be divided into equal doses.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age
The recommended dose is 10 mg once a day as 1 tablet.
Other forms of this medication may be more suitable for children: ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Use in children between 6 and 12 years of age
The recommended dose is 5 mg twice a day, as half a tablet twice a day.
Other forms of this medication may be more suitable for children: ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Patient with renal insufficiency
It is recommended that patients with moderate renal insufficiency take 5 mg once a day.
If you suffer from severe kidney disease, 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.
If you notice that the effect of this medication is too weak or too strong, consult your doctor.
Duration of treatment
The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration, and course of your symptoms and will be determined by your doctor.
If you take more Cetirizine MABO than you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, Phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
After an overdose, the adverse effects described below may occur with greater intensity. Adverse effects such as confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, weakness, pupil dilation, tingling, irritation, sedation, somnolence, stupor, abnormally fast heart rate, tremor, and urinary retention have been reported.
If you forget to take Cetirizine MABO
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you stop taking Cetirizine MABO
Rarely, itching (intense itching) and/or urticaria may reappear if you stop taking this medication.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
The following side effects are rare or very rare, but you should stop taking the medication and tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of them:
These reactions can start soon after taking the medication for the first time or may start later.
Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 patients
Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 patients
Rare:may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients
Very rare:may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients
Side effects with unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from available data)
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency's website: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date stated on the packaging and blister after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
No special storage conditions are required.
Medications should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of the packaging and any unused medication in the pharmacy's SIGRE collection point. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medication. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Cetirizine MABO
Appearance of the product and pack contents
White, biconvex, film-coated tablets with a score line on one side and a smooth surface on the other. The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Pack containing 20 tablets.
Marketing authorization holder
MABO-FARMA, S.A.
Vía de los Poblados, 3, Edificio 6
28033 Madrid,
Spain.
Manufacturer
NETPHARMALAB CONSULTING SERVICES
Carretera de Fuencarral, 22
28108 – Alcobendas, Madrid (Spain)
Date of last revision of this package leaflet: November 2021
Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
The average price of CETIRIZINE MABO 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS in November, 2025 is around 3.12 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
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