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Details for: JAMP-CETIRIZINE

Company: JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

DIN DIN name Active Ingredient(s) Strength Dosage Form Route of Administration
02451778JAMP-CETIRIZINECETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 MGTABLETORAL
02466171JAMP-CETIRIZINECETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE20 MGTABLETORAL
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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.

In case of suspected overdose or if any of these symptoms occur, stop taking the drug and immediately contact your doctor or regional Poison Control Center at once.

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.

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
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)    
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking JAMP-Cetirizine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
This leaflet was prepared by
JAMP Pharma Corporation:

1310 rue Nobel,
Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 5H3

Last Revised: April 12, 2020.
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