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Taparen medicine 10mg contains the active ingredient Cetirizine dihydrochloride (10mg strength) is a medicine used to treat allergies. Let's find out the uses and some notes when using Taparen 10mg through the article below.
1. What is Taparen? What are the uses of Taparen?
Taparen 10mg contains the main active ingredient is Cetirizine with a strength of 10mg. Taparen belongs to a group of second-generation antihistamines that reduce the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.
Indications of Taparen 10mg:
Treatment of cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes or runny nose. Treatment of allergic reactions such as: itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives), minimizing or eliminating symptoms of organic urticaria, chronic idiopathic urticaria. Treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma and atopic dermatitis.
2. Usage - Dosage of Taparen 10mg
How to use:
Take Taparen exactly as directed on the label or as directed by your doctor. Taparen should not be used in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. You can take Taparen with or without food. Dosage:
Adults and children over 12 years old: 10mg/day. Children from 6 to 12 years old: Dose 5mg x 2 times/day (half a tablet x 2 times/day).
3. Notes when using Taparen
Before taking Taparen 10mg you should note the following:
If you are allergic or have an adverse reaction to Cetirizine, you should not use Taparen. Before taking Taparen 10mg, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions or if you have ever had kidney or liver disease. Avoid using Taparen with alcohol because alcohol can increase the side effects of the active ingredient Cetirizine in Taparen. Caution should be exercised in patients such as spinal cord injury, prostatic hyperplasia, etc., because cetirizine may increase the risk of urinary retention. Caution should be exercised in epileptic patients and in patients at risk for seizures. Pruritus and/or urticaria may occur upon discontinuation of Taparen, even if such symptoms did not appear prior to initiation of treatment. In some cases, symptoms can be severe and treatment may need to be restarted. When the treatment is restarted, the symptoms should go away. Taparen 10mg is not expected to harm an unborn baby. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking Taparen, tell your treating doctor. The active ingredient Cetirizine in Taparen 10mg can pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. If you are breastfeeding, please inform your doctor, do not arbitrarily use during breastfeeding. Taparen is not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age. If necessary, use in the elderly can be used at a lower dose than usual. Follow your doctor's instructions and treatment prescriptions. Use caution when driving a car or doing work that requires alertness because the active ingredient in Taparen can cause drowsiness.
4. Side effects when taking Taparen
Contact your nearest medical center immediately if you have any serious side effects or any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: chronic idiopathic urticaria (rash), difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Taparen and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: pounding heart, fast, irregular heartbeat. Uncontrolled tremors, weakness, or sleep problems (such as insomnia, etc.). Severe restlessness, hyperactivity, confusion, problems with vision Urinating or urinating less than usual. Less serious side effects of Taparen: Dizziness, drowsiness, feeling tired, dry mouth, sore throat, nausea, constipation, headache. The undesirable effects listed above may not be exhaustive and other undesirable effects may occur. Inform your doctor of any unusual or unpleasant side effects that may occur.
5. Missed dose, overdose and treatment
Missed dose:
Take as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, take your next dose as directed and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine or add an extra dose to the missed dose.
Overdose:
Symptoms
The symptoms observed following an overdose of Taparen are mainly related to CNS effects or to effects that may suggest anticholinergic effects. Adverse events reported after taking at least 5 times the recommended daily dose were: itching, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, dizziness, confusion, restlessness, somnolence, irritability, pupil dilation , tachycardia, tremor, sedation, stupor and urinary retention.
Directions for handling and treatment
There is no specific antidote for Taparen. Symptomatic treatment or supportive measures should be taken if overdose occurs. If swallowed after a short time, gastric lavage can be done. Alternatively, the use of activated carbon can be considered. Taparen is not effectively removed by dialysis.
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