Cetirizine

Therapeutic Group

Anti-histamines For Systemic Use

Indication Dosage

Symptomatic Relief Of Allergy Such As Hay Fever, Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria, Atopic Dermatitis: 

  • Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 10 Mg Once Daily 
  • Children 2-5 Yrs: 2.5 Mg Twice Daily; 
  • 6-11 Yrs: 5 Mg Twice Daily

Content

  • Oral Solution /Syp: Per ml: Cetirizine 1mg.
  • Tab /Cap: Cetirizine(as Hci) 10mg.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised, Avoid

Stability

  • Oxyzine Type

Contra Indications

  • Avoid In Acute Porphyrias

Precautions

  • Avoid In Acute Porphyrias

Lactation

  • Caution Advised, Avoid

Side Effects

  • Antimuscarinic Effects
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Agitation
  • Dry Mouth
  • Gi Disturbances
  • Blurred Vision
  • Dry Mouth
  • Psychomotor Impairment
  • Urinary Retention.
  • Rare: Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Angle-closure Glaucoma

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