CETIRIZINE

Question 1

What is cetirizine hydrochloride used for?

Answer 1

• Anti-allergic medication
• For the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms
• For the relief of urticaria

Question 2

When should you not take cetirizine?

Answer 2

• If you have severe kidney disease requiring dialysis
• Do not give to children under 6
• Should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Question 3

What should you tell your doctor before taking cetirizine?

Answer 3

• If you are a patient with renal insufficiency
• If you have problems passing urine
• If you are epileptic patient
• If you are scheduled for allergy testing as this medicine may affect allergy test results

Question 4

How to take cetirizine?

Answer 4

children aged 6-12: 5 mg twice daily as a half tablet
12+: one 10 mg tablet daily as 1 tablet

Question 5

What are the possible side effects?

Answer 5

Common: sleepiness, headache, sore throat, nausea