Zirtek allergy tablets (cetirizene dihydrocloride 10mg) 7 tablets

Zirtec is a treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives). Using the antihistamine Cetirizine Dihydrocloride, Zirtek gives all day relief from itchy eyes and throat, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes and other symptoms related to hay fever.

What is an antihistamine?

When you are in contact with something you’re allergic to, such as pollen, your body begins to produce histamine. Histamine is an immune response to allergic substances and causes symptoms like watery eyes and sneezing with the intention to remove the allergen from your body. Antihistamines block histamine receptors, helping to prevent those symptoms from occurring right from the start.

12 years old and over: take 1 tablet daily 

6 - 12 years old: take half a tablet twice a day (once in the morning and once in the evening)

Do not take Zirtek allergy relief if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet.

Cetirizine dihydrochloride 10mg is the main active ingredient.

Keep out of reach from children.

Do not take after the expiration date.

Return any unused or out of date tablets to your pharmacy.

If you accidentally take too many tablets see your doctor straight away.

If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant ask your pharmacist for advise before taking zirtek allergy relief.

This medicine contains lactose so if you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking these tablets.

Like all medicines Zirtek allergy relief can cause side effects, albeit rare these include; tiredness, headaches, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, abdominal pain and cold like symptoms.

If you experience feeling dizzy or drowsy do not drive or operate machinery.

In very rare cases Zirtek can cause diarrhoea, feeling weak, agitated, confusion and sleeplessness. Depression, weight increase, fast heartbeat and tremors or tics affect less than 1 in 10,000 people.

If any of these side effects occur or any of the side effects on the patient information leaflet then stop taking and speak to your pharmacist.