# Cetirizine Syrup IP 5 mg per 5 ml

**Group:** Anti-Histaminic  ·  **Pack:** 60 ml  ·  **MRP:** ₹13.41  ·  **Status:** Available  ·  **Drug code:** 239

**Availability:** Listed on the Government of India Jan Aushadhi (PMBI) platform as a low-cost generic.

> It is general information generated by AI, not medical advice, and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before acting, and for the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor.

## India standard (CDSCO / Jan Aushadhi context)

### 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.

## Europe standard (EMA / typical EU practice)

### 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.

## USA standard (FDA / typical US practice)

### 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.

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AI summaries by Claude Opus 4.8, updated 2026-08-17. Catalogue source: Jan Aushadhi Product Portfolio (PMBI).

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