Cetirizine Syrup IP 5 mg per 5 ml

Overview

Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine for allergy symptoms - sneezing, runny nose, itching, and hives. It is used by adults and children in suitable forms.

Recommendations

• For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• A small number of people feel drowsy - see how it affects you before driving.

Do's

• Tell your pharmacist about kidney problems before regular use.
• Use the measuring device supplied with the syrup for children.
• Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

Don'ts

• Do not combine with alcohol or other sedating medicines without advice.
• Do not exceed what the pack or prescription states.
• Do not use it to sedate children.

Others

Widely available in India; pharmacies may dispense it with or without prescription depending on the product.

Overview

Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine for allergy symptoms - sneezing, runny nose, itching, and hives. It is used by adults and children in suitable forms.

Recommendations

• For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• A small number of people feel drowsy - see how it affects you before driving.

Do's

• Tell your pharmacist about kidney problems before regular use.
• Use the measuring device supplied with the syrup for children.
• Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

Don'ts

• Do not combine with alcohol or other sedating medicines without advice.
• Do not exceed what the pack or prescription states.
• Do not use it to sedate children.

Others

Over the counter across most of Europe for allergy relief.

Overview

Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine for allergy symptoms - sneezing, runny nose, itching, and hives. It is used by adults and children in suitable forms.

Recommendations

• For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• A small number of people feel drowsy - see how it affects you before driving.

Do's

• Tell your pharmacist about kidney problems before regular use.
• Use the measuring device supplied with the syrup for children.
• Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

Don'ts

• Do not combine with alcohol or other sedating medicines without advice.
• Do not exceed what the pack or prescription states.
• Do not use it to sedate children.

Others

Over the counter in the USA (as Zyrtec generics); the FDA label notes possible drowsiness.