What is Zenaro and what it is used
Zenaro belongs to the group of antihistamines and are used for the treatment of symptoms associated with:
• allergic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, including extended
• hives (swelling of the skin, redness and burning sensation).
Antihistamines suppress unpleasant manifestations (symptoms) and symptoms associated with the aforementioned conditions, such as sneezing, all signs on the side of the nasal mucosa, eyes and skin rashes.
The product is intended for adults and children over two years.
2. What you need to know before taking Zenaro
Do not take Zenaro if:
• you are hypersensitive (allergic) to the active substance (levotsetirizinov dihydrochloride) or products containing substances with a similar chemical structure (piperazine derivatives) or any of the other ingredients in Zenaro (see "What Zenaro").
•'ve had hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to any medicine of the antihistamine products in the past.
• have severe kidney problems (ask your doctor if this applies to you).
Other medicines and Zenaro
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Zenaro food, beverages and alcohol
• Caution should be exercised if Zenaro be taken together with alcohol. In sensitive patients the simultaneous administration of cetirizine or levocetirizine with alcohol or other products with a CNS depressant action may affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), although it has been shown that the racemate (cetirizine) did not enhance the effects of alcohol.
• A syrup may be administered neat or diluted in a glass of water. Zenaro can be taken with or without food. The extent of absorption of the active substance of the product is not affected by food, although the rate of absorption is slowed by food.
Pregnancy, lactation and fertility
Seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
During the administration of the recommended dosage there was no effect on attention or response capacity and driving. In some patients treated with Zenaro, however, there may be drowsiness, fatigue and exhaustion. If after receiving a dose of feel that you are sleepy, wait before driving or operating machinery until recovery of your condition of cheerfulness.
• Zenaro contains maltitol
If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.
3. How to take Zenaro
Always take Zenaro exactly as described in this leaflet or as you have been told your pharmacist. If you're not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or if after three days you feel better or if any side effects gets serious, or if you notice any not listed in this leaflet.
The usual dose is:
• Adults and children over 6 years: 10 ml once daily (2 full measuring
spoons once daily).
• Children 2 to 6 years: 2.5 ml solution twice daily (a half-measuring spoon twice daily)
If you have kidney problems, your doctor may change the dose intervals depending on the severity of renal disease. In this case, follow your doctor's instructions.
If you have liver problems, no dose adjustment is required.
If you have both kidney problems and liver:
Your doctor may change the dosing interval according to the severity of renal disease.
The syrup may be administered neat or diluted in a glass of water. Zenaro can be taken with or without food. The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of the course of the disease and as directed by your doctor.
Instruction for opening of medical bottle with cap
Medical bottle is fitted with a protective cap, preventing the opening of children.
For opening, the cap to be pressed down firmly, and be unscrewed in the direction opposite to the clockwise direction. After use, re-screw the cap tightly.
If you take more than the amount Zenaro
Significant overdose may cause drowsiness. In children, this may be preceded by agitation and restlessness, which later passed into drowsiness. If you accidentally take a higher dose than recommended Zenaro or similar event in a child, contact your doctor immediately who will decide what follow-up measures to be taken.
If you forget to take Zenaro
Do not take a double dose to make up the missed dose. Continue treatment by taking the next dose on time.
If you stop taking Zenaro
Stopping treatment with Zenaro earlier than expected will not harm you in the sense that the symptoms of the disease will return gradually to weight, not more than that before treatment with Zenaro.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Zenaro can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking the drug and seek immediate medical attention at the first sign of hypersensitivity (allergic) to Zenaro. Symptoms of hypersensitivity include: swelling of the mouth, face and / or throat or difficulty swallowing with skin reactions, resulting in localized redness, swelling and itching, difficulty breathing, a sudden drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness.
In the course of treatment with levocetirizine (the active ingredient of the product) the following adverse reactions:
• Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people - dry mouth, fatigue, drowsiness, headache,
• Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people - abdominal pain, fatigue,
• Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people - aggressive behavior or agitation, hallucinations, depression, convulsions, visual disturbances, feeling of palpitations, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), liver inflammation, hypersensitivity reactions (see , an upper), rashes on the skin and mucous membranes with any medication, itching and burning skin rash, hives, difficulty breathing, weight gain, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, abnormal liver function.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. How to store Zenaro
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not store above 25 ° C and used until six months after opening.
• Do not use Zenaro after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Medicines should not be disposed of in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of your medications. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Zenaro
• The active substance is levotsetirizinov dihydrochloride. 10 ml of syrup contains 5 mg levotsetirizinov
dihydrochloride.
• The other ingredients are: glycerol 85% (E422), propylene glycol, liquid maltitol, saccharin sodium (E954), sodium acetate trihydrate (to adjust pH), glacial acetic acid (to adjust pH), aroma cherry, purified water.
Zenaro looks like and contents of the pack
Zenaro is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution.
Primary packaging: brown glass bottle with a "child resistant" polyethylene screw cap.
Polystyrene measuring spoon with a total volume of 5 ml and a scale for volume of 2.5 ml and 1.25.
Outer packing: folding carton.
Pack sizes:
Pack sizes of 200 ml.