CETRIX Tablet

SPECIFICATION

10MG

GENERIC

Cetirizine Hydrochloride

About

It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.

Indication

This medicine is used to relieve: • Symptoms of hayfever and other allergies such as sneezing, runny nose and burning, itchy eyes • Symptoms of skin allergies such as rash, itching or urticaria (hives) .

Side Effects

 Confusion , Hallucinations , Abnormal liver function tests , Rapid heartbeat , Loss of consciousness . Other effects If you experience any of the following, stop taking this medicine and talk to your which may occur include: Common (affecting 1 in 100 to 1 in 10 people): Headache and dizziness , Drowsiness or tiredness , Restlessness , Dry mouth, sore throat , Upset stomach, diarrhoea, nausea , Runny nose

Drug Interactions

CNS suppresants , alcohol.

When not to Use

Do not take if you: • Are allergic (hypersensitive) to cetirizine dihydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in the medicine. • Have serious kidney problems .

Precaution

f you are due to have an allergy test, ask your doctor if you should stop taking cetirizine dihydrochloride oral solution for several days before testing. This medicine may affect your allergy test results.