Zyrtec (Cetirizine) - 10mg (30 Tablets)
Zyrtec (Cetirizine) is developed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of levocetirizine and cetirizine in the treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis. This product belongs to a second generation of allergy medications called non-sedating antihistamines. It blocks the effects of histamines that produce allergy symptoms such as sneezing, hives, itchy nose, or itchy eyes. Based on its favorable efficacy and safety profile, cetirizine has been studied in a wide variety of allergic disorders, including chemotherapy-induced anaphylaxis.
What does Zyrtec (Cetirizine) do?
It relieves symptoms of hayfever (seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis) such as runny nose, nasal and sinus congestion, itchy nose and eyes and sneezing. It is also effective in relieving allergic skin conditions that cause itching or rashes.
It is fast-acting, usually it takes 20-30 minutes for the symptoms to relief, after taking it. It is non-sedating and its effect lasts for 24 hours, so you only need to take it once a day.
How to use Zyrtec (Cetirizine)?
Adults and children over 6 years of age:
The usual daily dose is 10mg as a single dose. In children over 6 years of age, the daily dose of 10mg is given as a single or divided dose.
Individuals will vary in their response to medicines and this also applies to zyrtec.
Children between 1 and 6 years:
The recommended dose is 2.5mg twice daily or 5mg once daily.
Further Information:
Please note: For more information about any other possible risk, please consult your doctor or pharmacist and read the information provided with
Zyrtec.