Details for: JAMP-CETIRIZINE
Company: JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
| DIN | DIN name | Active Ingredient(s) | Strength | Dosage Form | Route of Administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02451778 | JAMP-CETIRIZINE | CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE | 10 MG | TABLET | ORAL |
| 02466171 | JAMP-CETIRIZINE | CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE | 20 MG | TABLET | ORAL |
Consumer Information
This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.
What the medication is used for
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: JAMPCetirizine (cetirizine hydrochloride) is indicated for the fast relief of nasal and non-nasal seasonal (e.g. trees, grass, pollen, ragweed/hay fever) and year-round (e.g. dust, animal dander, mold) allergy symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, post-nasal discharge, nasal congestion/stuffiness, itchy, watery eyes, itchy nose/throat, and itching and hives due to allergic skin reactions.
What it does
Your allergy symptoms are simply your body’s over
reaction in trying to protect you from allergens such as
dust, ragweed, grass and tree pollen, animal dander or
mold. When allergens are detected, the cells in your body
release a chemical called histamine which binds to specific
histamine receptors in your skin and tissues. The resulting
reaction causes itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and runny
nose. JAMP-Cetirizine (cetirizine hydrochloride) help
relieve your allergy symptoms by blocking these receptor
sites before histamine binds there, preventing or reducing
many of the symptoms of an allergic reaction. JAMPCetirizine (cetirizine hydrochloride) anti-inflammatory
properties also help by reducing swelling and related
symptoms, including redness and hives (red, itchy bumps
or welts on your skin).
JAMP-Cetirizine provides fast and effective relief of your
worst allergy symptoms for a full 24 hours
When it should not be used
JAMP-Cetirizine (cetirizine hydrochloride) is contraindicated in those patients with a known hypersensitivity to it or to its parent compound, hydroxyzine, or to piperazine derivatives,in patients who are hypersensitive to any other ingredient in the formulation (see list of non medicinal ingredients – below), or in patients with severe kidney impairment (less than 10 mL/min creatinine clearance).
What the medicinal ingredient is
Cetirizine hydrochloride
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
Croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate and opadry white (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and titanium dioxide).
What dosage form it comes in
JAMP-Cetirizine (cetirizine hydrochloride) Tablets are
available as 5 mg or 10 mg tablets packaged in a 100 count
plastic bottle
They are also available by prescription as 20 mg tablets
Warnings and precautions
BEFORE you use JAMP-Cetirizine Tablets talk to your
doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or nursing a baby,
or have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should
determine if a different dose is needed. If signs and
symptoms such as formation of small pimples occur, with
or without fever or redness, then treatment with cetirizine
should be discontinued and a doctor should be consulted.
Some people can experience drowsiness due to allergies or
antihistamine use. If drowsiness does occur with JAMPCetirizine use, do not drive a car or operate machinery. If
symptoms persist or worsen, or if new symptoms occur,
stop use and consult a doctor.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Interactions with this medication
Do not use JAMP-Cetirizine with sedating substances such as alcohol and some other medications, including: antianxiety medications, sleep aids, antihistamines, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, or prescription analgesics.
Proper use of this medication
Usual dose:
Tablets (taken with or without food):
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: One or two
5 mg tablets or one 10 mg tablet once daily
Adults 65 years of age and over: One 5 mg tablet once
daily. Consult a doctor if unsure about dosage.
If you do not get the results you expect, talk with your
doctor. JAMP-Cetirizine tablets come in different doses (5
mg, 10 mg). JAMP-Cetirizine 20 mg is only available
under prescription; please consult your physician. You and
your doctor can determine the dose that works best for you.
Do not give JAMP-Cetirizine to children under 12 years of
age unless advised by a physician. DO NOT EXCEED
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE. Prolonged use only as directed by a doctor. Do not use longer than 14 days in
children unless directed by a doctor.
Overdose:
Overdose has been reported with cetirizine hydrochloride.
Symptoms reported after an overdose of at least five times
the recommended daily dose are: confusion, diarrhea,
dizziness, sleepiness, headache, fatigue, feeling of bodily
discomfort, excessive dilation of the pupil, itching,
restlessness, sedation, lowered level of consciousness, rapid
heartbeat, high blood pressure, tremor and inability to
urinate. Extreme activity and extreme lack of energy have
been seen in children.
Treatment in a hospital setting is preferred. Notify of any other medications you may have been taking. VOMITING SHOULD NEVER BE INDUCED IN UNCONSCIOUS INDIVIDUALS OR IN CHILDREN UNDER 1 YEAR WITHOUT MEDICAL HELP.
Missed Dose:
If you miss taking your dose on time, do not worry; take your dose when you remember. Do not take more than one dose in 24 hours.
Side effects and what to do about them
The most common side effects associated with JAMPCetirizine (cetirizine hydrochloride) are headache, sleepiness and dry mouth. If these side effects do not go away, call your doctor or pharmacist. The following side effects have been reported very rarely: aggression, agitation, hallucination, memory impairment/amnesia, insomnia, dizziness, loss of taste, erectile dysfunction, eye pain or swelling and blurred vision.
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist Only if severe | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist In all cases | Stop taking drug and call your doctor or pharmacist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restlessness with increased body movement | ✔ | ||
| Difficulty urinating | ✔ | ||
| New rash or itching after stopping drug | ✔ | ||
| Liver dysfunction (inflammation of the liver, appearance of jaundice, i.e. yellowing of the skin) | ✔ |
How to store
Store between 15°C and 30°C.
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffectcanada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
If you want more information about JAMPCetirizine:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://health-products.canada.ca/dpdbdpp/index-eng.jsp); or by contacting the sponsor, JAMP Pharma Corporation, at 1- 866-399-9091.
JAMP Pharma Corporation:
1310 rue Nobel,
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 5H3
Last Revised: April 12, 2020.