Cetirizine Oral Solution 5mg/5ml 200ml

Cetirizine Oral Solution 5mg/5ml 200ml

What is Cetirizine Oral Solution 5mg/5ml?

Cetrizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution is able to relieve your symptoms of hay fever and allergies. 

Cetrizine Hydrochloride 5mg is the active ingredient which acts as an antihistamine, counteracting the histamine response your body has when suffering with an allergic reaction. 

It is fast acting and long lasting as it protects you for up to 24 hours. Get rapid releif from hay fever and allergy related symptoms like itchy throat and eyes, sneezing, coughing and watery eyes.

Allergens Cetirizine can help ease symptoms for:

• Pollen

• Pet fur

• House dust

• Insect bites

It can also be used to treat raised, red itchy skin (symptoms of urticaria, which is often known as hives or nettle rash).

Warnings and Precautions

DO NOT take Cetirizine if you are:

• Child is under 2 years of age

• Allergic to Cetirizine

• Breast Feeding

TAKE CARE when taking Cetirizine if:

• You are driving/operating machinery. It may make you feel drowsey; you are affected do not opperate machinery or drive

• You are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Contact your GP or speak to a SimplyMeds Pharmacist for advice.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the package leaflet before use.

Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place which is below 25 degrees C. Store in original packaging and do not use if expiration date printed on the carton has passed.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Cetirizine hydrochloride

How do I take Cetirizine Oral Solution 5mg/5ml?

Dosage:

Adults, the Elderly and children aged 12 year +

10ml once daily

Children aged between 6 and 11 years

Either 5ml twice daily or 10ml once a day

Children aged between 2 and 5 years

Either 2.5ml twice daily or 5ml once daily

NOT recommended for children under 2 years of age.

What are the side effects of Cetirizine Oral Solution 5mg/5ml?

Common side effects:

• headaches

• dry mouth

• feeling sick

• dizziness

• diarrhoea

If you or your child have an allergic reaction to Cetirizine stop use straight away and contact your GP, our pharmacist or seek emergency medical care.

Also if you may contact your GP or our pharmacist if you have any concerns about the side effects.