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Stadeltine is an antiallergic drug, used in cases of hypersensitivity. The composition of the drug Stadeltine 5mg includes Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg, the dosage form is film-coated tablets.
1. What is Stadeltine?
Stadeltine is classified as an antihistamine and anti-allergic drug. The drug is used for the following purposes: Relief of ocular and nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis; relieve symptoms of chronic urticaria. The drug is intended for use in children 6 years of age and older and adults.
2. Usage and dosage of Stadeltine
Usage: Orally. Use Stadeltine exactly as directed by your doctor. You can take the medicine on an empty or full stomach, with or without food.
Dosage: Take Stadeltine 5mg / time / day (should be used in the evening). For people with severe kidney failure, the drug should be taken every 2-3 days. Children 6 years and older are given the same dose as adults. Safety and effectiveness have not been established in children under 6 years of age.
Overdose: In case of an emergency or overdose, the patient should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital immediately. In addition, patients need to inform their doctor about the drugs they are taking. The main overdose symptoms are: Confusion, dizziness, diarrhea, fatigue, irritability, pain, itching, dilated pupils, restlessness, drowsiness, lethargy, tachycardia, tremor, urinary retention (appears after taking at least 5 times the recommended daily dose).
Missed dose: If a dose of Stadeltine is missed, the patient should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, the patient can skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
*Note: The above dosage is for reference only. The specific dose depends on the patient's condition and the progression of the disease. Patients should consult their doctor about the dose and duration of the drug.
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3. Side effects when using Stadeltine
Stadeltine may cause some side effects such as: Fatigue, drowsiness, asthenia, aggression, agitation, hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reaction, convulsions, astigmatism, dyspnea, abdominal pain , dry mouth , nausea , palpitations , hepatitis , angioneurotic edema , pruritus , erythema fixed , urticaria , rash , myalgia , diarrhea , edema ,...
4. Be careful when taking Stadeltine
Before taking Stadeltine, you should tell your doctor if:
There are substances in the composition of the drug that you are allergic to; You are pregnant or breastfeeding; You are allergic to chemicals, foods, dyes,...; You have medical conditions such as: severe kidney failure, urticaria or anaphylactic reaction, end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis, lactase deficiency, galactose intolerance, glucose - galactose malabsorption, .. Some things you need to keep in mind when using Stadeltine:
You should not drive or operate machinery after taking the drug because the drug may cause drowsiness; Use caution when using the drug in epileptic patients or those at risk of convulsions; There are not enough studies to determine the risks of using the drug during pregnancy and lactation. Before taking the drug, you need to consult with your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks. Use only when absolutely necessary or the benefits outweigh the risks.
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5. Stadeltine drug interactions
Stadeltine may change the effectiveness of other medicines you are taking or increase side effects. Therefore, to avoid the risk of drug interactions, you need to inform your doctor about the drugs you are taking. At the same time, to ensure safety, you should not arbitrarily use the drug, stop the drug or change the dose and duration of the drug without the permission of the doctor. Some drugs that can interact with Stadeltine include: Theophylline, Ritonavir and CNS depressants.
In addition, you should not drink alcohol or CNS depressants while taking the drug (because it can reduce alertness, impair central nervous system activity). At the same time, caution should be taken when taking Stadeltine with food.
Patients should take Stadeltine exactly as directed by the doctor, not taking more or less than the prescribed dose. At the same time, patients are not allowed to arbitrarily stop taking the drug without the permission of the doctor to ensure the highest treatment effectiveness.
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