Drug Detail:Cetirizine (eent) (monograph) (Zerviate)
Drug Class:
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Conjunctivitis
Instill one drop in each affected eye twice daily (approximately 8 hours apart).
Use: For treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Conjunctivitis
2 years and older: Instill one drop in each affected eye twice daily (approximately 8 hours apart).
Use: For treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- None
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- To prevent contaminating the dropper tip and solution, patients should not touch their eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle.
Storage requirements:
- Store the original container at 15C to 25C (59 to 77F).
- Single-use containers should be stored in the original foil pouch until ready to use.
General:
- Single-use containers should be used immediately after opening.
- Discard single-use container and any remaining contents after administration.
Patient advice:
- Remove contact lenses before using the drops.
- The single-use container can be used to dose both eyes.
