Seasonix Oral Solution for allergic rhinitis

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Allergic rhinitis is a common disease, causing many inconveniences and reducing the patient's quality of life. Seasonix Oral Solution is indicated for the treatment of seasonal, chronic allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria.

1. Nature of Allergic Rhinitis

Nature of allergic rhinitis is the immune response of the nose - sinuses to irritants from the environment (weather, dirt, pollen, mold, foreign odors...). They enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Allergic rhinitis is not caused by bacteria, inflammation or injury, but completely depends on the location of each person and often carries genetic factors. Sometimes the same trigger can cause severe allergies, mild allergies, or no symptoms at all.
Allergic rhinitis also depends on the health status of each person. When health declines, weak liver function, deviated septum... also makes people more susceptible to disease. This condition, if prolonged and continuous, can lead to chronic, infectious sinusitis or nasal polyps... A feature of allergic rhinitis is that X-rays will not give clear results. , which is different from the image of pus-filled sinus cavities of chronic sinusitis.

2. Manifestations of allergic rhinitis

Sneezing This is a typical symptom of allergic rhinitis . Sudden, repeated, continuous, prolonged, and frequent episodes of sneezing during an illness. People with seasonal allergic rhinitis will sneeze a lot when experiencing cold, especially in the morning or when the weather changes. Sneezing a lot will lead to a headache due to muscle spasms.
Itchy nose Nasal itching will appear early and is common in children. Occasionally, the patient also itch the eyes, throat or itchy skin around the neck and outer ear canal.
Runny nose At first, the nasal discharge is clear, odorless and flows on both sides of the nose. Later, the nasal discharge becomes more cloudy due to superinfection. A runny nose often accompanies or follows a sneeze.
Stuffy / stuffy nose A lot of runny nose and edema of the mucous membranes will lead to stuffy nose on one or both sides, causing the patient to breathe through the mouth.
Fatigue In addition to the feeling of shortness of breath because of the stuffy stuff in the nose, the patient will also have headaches, fatigue, lethargy, as well as a decrease in physical and mental work.

3. Seasonix Oral Solution for allergic rhinitis

Ingredients: Each 5ml of SEASONIX syrup contains Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 2.5 mg.
Excipients: Saccharose; 70% sorbitol solution; glycerin, sodium methyl paraben, sodium propyl paraben, saccharin sugar; sodium acetate trihydrate; citric acid monohydrate; banana flavoring solution and distilled water.
Uses: Seasonix Oral Solution is used orally, indicated in the treatment of:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children ≥ 2 years old; Chronic allergic rhinitis in adults and children ≥ 6 months of age; Chronic idiopathic (uncomplicated) urticaria, rash in adults and children ≥ 6 months of age; Allergic cough

Dosage: According to the instructions for use of Seasonix Oral Solution Allergic Rhinitis 60ml, patients can take it with or without meals. The recommended dose is 1 time/day depending on age as follows:
Adults and children > 12 years old: 10 ml seasonix/day (about 2 spoons); Children from 6 to 11 years old: 5 ml seasonix/day (about 1 spoon); Children 6 months - 5 years old: 2.5 ml seasonix/day (about 1/2 teaspoon). Seasonix is ​​not generally recommended for children younger than 6 months of age.
Note for patients with renal failure, the recommended dose is based on the condition:
Moderate: 2 spoons (10ml) seasonix/2 days; Severe renal impairment: Increase dosing interval to every 3 days; Final stage: Do not use products containing the ingredient levocetirizine.

Contraindications: Do not use Seasonix Oral Solution in the following patients:
Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine and any component of the drug; A history of hypersensitivity to cetirizine or the parent substance hydroxyzine; Severe renal impairment with creatinine clearance less than 10ml/min; Children under 6 months old; Children aged 6 months - 11 years with kidney failure. In addition, caution should be exercised when this drug for allergic rhinitis is prescribed to people who are alcoholics or have rare genetic problems (eg, galactose intolerance).
Side effects: In general, the levocetirizine component in Seasonix Oral Solution will be well tolerated. However, some of the following undesirable effects have also been reported:
Headache, migraine; Drowsiness, fatigue; Asthenia; Rhinitis or pharyngitis; Stomachache; Dry mouth.

Interactions with other drugs: Patients are at risk of lethargy if using seasonalix allergic rhinitis with substances such as:
Alcohol; Tricyclic antidepressants: Amitriptylin; Narcotic: Morphine and codeine; Benzodiazepines: Diazepam; Antihistamines that cause drowsiness: Chlorpheniramine; Sleeping pills. Storage: Seasonix Oral Solution for allergic rhinitis is usually packaged in 1 bottle of 60 ml of oral solution. Shelf life 24 months from date of manufacture, but only use within 30 days after opening. Store in a cool dry place ≤ 30°C, away from direct light.
For driving: Clinical studies have shown that levocetirizine does not impair concentration, reflexes or the ability to drive. However, some people who took SEASONIX experienced drowsiness, fatigue, and exhaustion. Therefore, patients should exercise caution when driving, operating machinery or performing hazardous work.
For pregnant women: There are currently no adequate studies on levocetirizine in pregnant women. Therefore, it should be used with caution during pregnancy and only when absolutely necessary, the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.
For lactating women: Since Levocetirizine may be excreted in human milk, consideration should be given to the importance of dosing in nursing women. The physician should consider the decision between whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug.

Overdose symptoms: Common symptoms of overdose are drowsiness in adults, onset of agitation and restlessness in children. Since there is no specific antidote for levocetirizine, the physician will manage overdose with symptomatic and supportive treatment. In addition, gastric lavage may be considered if levocetirizine is not effectively eliminated by hemodialysis. , redness, itching and watery eyes - manifestations of allergic rhinitis. In addition, the effective treatment of symptoms of rash and itching caused by hypersensitivity is also in the instructions for use of Seasonix Oral Solution Allergic Rhinitis 60ml. In case of serious side effects or overdose, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest medical facility for timely monitoring.