Active Ingredient	Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Manufacturer	Cipla
Origin	India
Other Names	Generic Zyrtec, Cetirizine HCI
Reference	N/A

How does Alerid (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) work:

Alerid (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) works by blocking the natural chemical histamine, which is responsible for all the main symptoms evoked by allergies. Alerid is able to block allergic reactions through decrease or prevention of the body's reaction to allergen.

Dosage & Administration:

One should administer Alerid once a day. It is recommended to administer the medication with a glass of water and it can be applied with or without food. Cetirizine usually starts to relieve allergy symptoms within 20 minutes and lasts for 24 hours.

Side Effects:

As specified below there are certain side effects aligned with Alerid. Some patients experience these adverse reactions, others will not observe any of the following symptoms. In case you do observe on yourself any unwished effects, contact your medical advisor, because some of these side effects might need professional medical advice.

Agitation

Dry mouth

Drowsiness

Headache

Symptoms of hypersensitivity

Precautions:

Inform your physician of your medical history, including all allergies, especially drug allergies. Tell your physician if you have:

• Kidney
• Liver
• Thyroid
• Heart disease

In addition tell your physician if you have:

• High blood pressure
• Asthma
• Seizure

Inform your physician if you are pregnant, if you want to become pregnant, or in case you are breastfeeding. Besides it is recommended to notify your professional medical advisor of all prescription medications you are currently taking, including those available without a prescription. For your physician it is crucial to know whether you are taking:

• Cold or allergy medicines
• Coughing-drugs
• Seeping pills
• Psychiatric medicines
• Antidepressants
• Medications for the treatment of anxiety
• Tranquilizers
• Muscle relaxants
• High blood pressure medications
• Diet pills

Further Advice:

Since the drug Alerid may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive any vehicle or perform potentially dangerous tasks until you know how your body will respond. More over drinking of any alcoholic beverages may intensify drowsiness and dizziness.

Further Information:

Note: For more information about any other possible risks, please consult your physician or pharmacist and read the information provided with Alerid (Cetirizine Hydrochloride).