Reactine Plus 5 mg/120 mg – 14 Extended-Release Tablets

Reactine Plus 5 mg/120 mg, 14 tablets, is a medication that combines cetirizine, an antihistamine, and pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant. It is indicated for the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis accompanied by nasal congestion in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older.

Each extended-release tablet contains 5 mg of cetirizine dihydrochloride and 120 mg of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

Its combination allows it to act on allergic symptoms and the feeling of a stuffy nose when both occur simultaneously.

What is Reactine Plus used for?

Reactine Plus is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis when nasal congestion is present.

It may help relieve discomforts such as:

• Nasal congestion associated with allergies.
• Frequent sneezing.
• Nasal discharge or rhinorrhea.
• Itchy nose.
• Ocular symptoms related to allergies, such as itching and watering.

It is not a treatment for all causes of nasal congestion, nor is it indicated to cure allergies.

How does Reactine Plus work?

Cetirizine 5 mg: antihistamine action

Cetirizine is an H1 antihistamine that helps reduce symptoms caused by histamine during an allergic reaction.

Its action contributes to the relief of sneezing, itching, rhinorrhea, and ocular discomfort associated with allergic rhinitis.

Pseudoephedrine 120 mg: decongestant action

Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic with a vasoconstrictor effect on the nasal mucosa. It helps reduce congestion and the feeling of nasal obstruction.

Its presence also implies important precautions in people with high blood pressure, certain cardiovascular diseases, and other health problems.

Composition of Reactine Plus

Each tablet contains:

Cetirizine dihydrochloride: 5 mg.
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride: 120 mg.

Excipients:

Microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, croscarmellose sodium, titanium dioxide and polyethylene glycol 400.

Contains lactose: 43.23 mg per tablet, according to the technical data sheet.

How to take Reactine Plus?

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over:

Take one tablet in the morning.
Take one tablet in the afternoon.
Maximum dose: two tablets per day.
Maximum duration: seven days.

Method of administration:

Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not break, crush, or chew it, as it is an extended-release formulation.

It can be taken with or without food.

If the second dose is taken in the afternoon or evening, it should be separated from bedtime due to the risk of insomnia.

Treatment should be discontinued when symptoms disappear, without prolonging it unnecessarily.

Those over 60 years of age or people with renal or hepatic disorders: do not use without medical assessment. The technical data sheet lists specific restrictions for these populations.

Important contraindications and precautions

Do not use Reactine Plus in case of allergy to its components or when any of the contraindications indicated in the package leaflet are present.

+ The main ones include:
+ Children under 12 years of age.
+ Severe arterial hypertension.
+ Certain cardiovascular diseases, such as ischemic heart disease or tachyarrhythmias.
+ Narrow-angle glaucoma.
+ Urinary retention or prostate hypertrophy.
+ Hyperthyroidism and certain thyroid diseases.
+ Severe renal failure.
+ Use of certain monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
+ Pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Pseudoephedrine may cause effects such as palpitations, increased blood pressure, nervousness, or insomnia.

Rare cases of reversible posterior encephalopathy syndrome (RPES) and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) have been reported with medications containing pseudoephedrine.

Discontinue the medication and seek immediate medical attention if severe and sudden headache, confusion, seizures, visual disturbances, or other serious neurological symptoms appear.

Do not combine with other decongestants without first consulting a healthcare professional.

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What is Reactine Plus used for?
To relieve the nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis when accompanied by nasal congestion.

Is Reactine Plus effective for a stuffy nose?
Yes, when nasal congestion is associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis. It contains pseudoephedrine, which acts as a decongestant.

What is the difference between Reactine and Reactine Plus?
The presentation described here combines cetirizine and pseudoephedrine. The difference with other Reactine products depends on their active ingredients and concentrations; they should not be considered interchangeable without checking their composition.

How often should Reactine Plus be taken?
The usual dosage is one tablet twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon. Do not exceed two tablets daily.

How long can it be taken?
For a maximum of seven days. The treatment should be stopped sooner if symptoms disappear.

Does Reactine Plus cause drowsiness?
It may cause drowsiness, but also nervousness or insomnia. Caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery.

Can Reactine Plus increase blood pressure?
Yes. Pseudoephedrine can raise blood pressure and cause palpitations. It is contraindicated in certain cardiovascular diseases and severe hypertension.

Does it contain lactose?
Yes, it contains lactose monohydrate.

Can it be taken during pregnancy?
It should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, except under exceptional medical assessment in accordance with the technical data sheet.