Zyrtec 10 mg 20 tablets

Histamine H1 antagonist belongs to the second-generation antihistamines (Piperazine derivative) used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema and anaphylaxis.

Dosage for seasonal respiratory allergies: Adult Recommended: 5 -10 mg once daily Maximum: 10 mg/day Children (children of 6 years and above) Recommended: 5-10 mg once daily Maximum: 10 mg/day Children (2-5 years) Initial: 2.5 mg /2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) once daily (for syrup) Maximum: 2.5 mg /2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) every 12 hours or 5 mg/ 5ml (1 teaspoon) per day (for syrup) Children (6 months to less than 2 years) Recommended: 2.5 mg /2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) once daily (for syrup) Maximum: 2.5 mg /2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) every 12 hours or 5 mg/ 5ml (1 teaspoon) per day (for syrup) Children (6 -11 years) Initial: 5 mg/5 ml or 10 mg/10 ml (1 or 2 teaspoons) once daily (for syrup) Older Adults Recommended: 10 mg/day Minimum Age 6 months

The following side-effects may commonly occur. If any of these side-effects worsen or last for a long time, you should consult with your doctor: bleeding from the nose (epistaxis) coughing diarrhea dizziness dry mouth fatigue headache inflammation of the pharynx nausea pain or irritation of the throat sleepiness stomach pain tightening of the muscles of lungs (bronchospasm) tiredness vomiting

Before taking cetirizine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to hydroxyzine; or to levocetirizine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: difficulty urinating (such as due to an enlarged prostate), kidney disease, liver disease. If you are using this medication to treat hives, tell your doctor right away if you have any of these other symptoms because they may be signs of a more serious condition: hives that are an unusual color, hives that look bruised or blistered, hives that do not itch.

Store at room temperature 20°C to 25°C, away from heat and direct light.

Alcohol or sedatives → increased CNS depression Theophylline (high doses) → may reduce cetirizine clearance (clinical significance usually low)

This medication should only be used when it's necessary during pregnany and breastfeesing. Consult your doctor before use.

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