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What is Zerviate? Zerviate is a sterile ophthalmic solution containing Cetirizine, a histamine H1 receptor antagonist. So what are the uses, doses and precautions when using Zerviate?
1. Uses of the drug Zerviate
Each ml of Zerviate solution contains the active ingredient 2.4mg Cetirizine (equivalent to 2.85mg Cetirizine hydrochloride) and excipients such as benzalkonium chloride, glycerin, sodium phosphate, disaccharide, disodium edetat, polyethylene glycol 400, hypromellose, acid chloride,...
Zerviate is indicated for the treatment of itchy eyes associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
2. Dosage and usage of Zerviate
The recommended dose of Zerviate is one drop in each affected eye, twice daily (approximately 8 hours apart). Disposable vials should be stored in foil bags until use and should be used immediately after opening.
3. Zerviate side effects
In seven clinical trials, patients with allergic conjunctivitis or those at risk of allergic conjunctivitis received one drop of Cetirizine in one or both eyes. Adverse reactions reported in these trials included ocular congestion, instillation pain, and decreased visual acuity.
4. Notes when using Zerviate
As with any eye drop, care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle to avoid injury to the eye, to avoid contaminating the dropper and solution. . Multi-dose vials should be tightly closed when not in use. Patients should not wear contact lenses if their eyes are red. Do not instill Zerviate while wearing contact lenses. Remove contact lenses before instilling Zerviate. The preservative in the solution is benzalkonium chloride which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Contact lenses can be reinserted 10 minutes after application. Cetirizine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the possible risk to the fetus. There is no complete information available about the effects of Cetirizine on breastfed infants or the risk to milk production. The benefits and any potential side effects to the breastfed infant must be considered before deciding to take Zerviate. The safety and effectiveness of Zerviate have been established in pediatric patients two years of age and older. There were no differences in safety or efficacy between elderly and younger patients. Therefore, elderly people can use Zerviate at the usual dose. Above is general information about Zerviate drug. To ensure optimal effectiveness of the drug, patients should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
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