Contac Rhinitis Z

Contac Rhinitis Z

新コンタック鼻炎Z

Allergy
Class 2 — Available at drug stores
Drug Type

Antihistamine

Form

Tablets

Indication

Alleviation of the following nasal allergy symptoms caused by pollen or house dust (indoor dust): sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion

Active Ingredients (per 1 tablet)

• Cetirizine hydrochloride (antihistamine) 10mg

Inactive Ingredients

Lactose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, macrogol, titanium oxide, magnesium stearate, cellulose, anhydrous silicic acid

Instructions for Use

  • ✓Take with water or lukewarm water once daily at bedtime.
Age Dose per use Times per day
Adults (15 years and older) 1 tablet Once daily (at bedtime)
Under 15 years Do not use —
  • ✕Do not take if you have had an allergic reaction to this product, any of its ingredients, or piperazine derivatives (including levocetirizine and hydroxyzine).
  • ✕Do not take if you have kidney disease.
  • ✕Do not use with other allergy medications (including medications for skin conditions or oral rhinitis medications), antihistamine-containing products (cold medicines, expectorants, motion sickness drugs, or sedatives), or medications containing theophylline, ritonavir, or pilsicainide hydrochloride hydrate.
  • ✓After taking, do not drive or operate machinery (may cause drowsiness).
  • ✕Do not take if you are breast-feeding, or stop breast-feeding if you take this medication.
  • ✕Do not drink alcohol before or after taking this medication.
  • ✓If any of the following occur after taking, stop immediately and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson: fatigue, headache, dizziness, numbness, insomnia, depression, suicidal thoughts, agitation, hallucinations, or loss of consciousness; nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or swollen tongue; palpitations, elevated blood pressure, or irregular heartbeat; skin rash, redness, hives, swelling, or itching; blurred vision or eye redness; difficulty breathing or cough; frequent urination, blood in urine, or urinary incontinence; or tinnitus, chest pain, fever, or muscle pain.
  • ✓Seek immediate medical attention if you experience skin itching, hives, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or loss of consciousness (possible anaphylactic shock); sudden muscle spasms (possible seizures); fever, jaundice, dark urine, or extreme fatigue (possible liver damage); or nosebleeds, bleeding gums, or unusual bruising (possible thrombocytopenia).
  • ✓If dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, or drowsiness persists or worsens, stop use and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
  • ⚠Consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before use if you: are currently receiving medical treatment; have been diagnosed with liver disease or epilepsy; have a history of seizures; are pregnant or may be pregnant; are elderly; have had an allergic reaction to any drug; are unsure whether your symptoms are due to allergies or another cause; or have been diagnosed with bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis, or other allergic conditions.
  • ✓Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following serious symptoms appear:
  • • Shock (anaphylaxis): Itching of skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or clouding of consciousness immediately after use.
  • • Seizures: Sudden involuntary muscle contractions.
  • • Liver disorder: Fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes), dark urine, general fatigue, or loss of appetite.
  • • Thrombocytopenia: Decreased platelet count causing nosebleed, bleeding gums, or bruising.
  • ✓For seasonal allergies such as hay fever, most effective when taken from the onset of symptoms as pollen begins to scatter.
  • ✓If symptoms do not improve after 1 week, or if taken for more than 2 weeks after symptoms improve, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson.
  • ✓When removing the tablet from the PTP sheet, press the convex side firmly to break the foil on the back. Do not swallow the PTP sheet.

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