Zyrtec Allergy 0.1% (1 mg/ml) oral solution (75 ml)

Indication

Fast-acting 24-hour relief of hayfever and year-round allergy symptoms (dust, pet and mould allergies) such as sneezing, runny nose and red, itchy, watery eyes; also relieves urticaria (hives and itching of the skin).

Ingredients

• Cetirizine dihydrochloride 1 mg/ml

Direction

Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 ml (10 mg) once daily. Children 6-12 years: 5 ml twice daily. Children 2-6 years: 2.5 ml twice daily. Use the measuring spoon provided; reduce dose in kidney impairment as advised by a doctor. Read the package insert before use.

Side effects

• Drowsiness or tiredness
• Headache
• dizziness
• Dry mouth
• sore throat
• Nausea or abdominal discomfort
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to cetirizine
• hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives
• Contains methyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoate
• which may cause allergic reactions
• Adjust dose in kidney impairment
• Avoid alcohol
• may cause drowsiness
• take care when driving or operating machinery
• Ask a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.