Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults: 10mg once daily. Children: 1-2yr , 250mcg/kg twice daily; 2-6yr , 5mg once daily, alternatively 2.5mg twice daily; 7-12yr, 10mg once daily, alternatively 5mg twice daily, over 12yr, same as adult. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustments.
Side Effects
If you experience any of the following, stop taking this medicine and talk to your doctor: Confusion, Hallucinations, Abnormal liver function tests, Rapid heartbeat, Loss of consciousness. Other effects 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. Uncommon (affecting 1 in 1000 to 1 in 100 people): Agitation, Weakness, Malaise, Pins & needles, Itching, Rash, Abdominal pain.
Drug Interactions
CNS suppresants, alcohol
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).
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.
Warnings
Warning 1
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:
• Have epilepsy or are at risk of convulsions.
• Have problems passing urine (like spinal cord problems, prostate or bladder problems).
Warning 2
Tests have shown that this medicine does not cause drowsiness in the vast majority of people using it. Therefore it will not normally affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However there may be very rare exceptions and if you experience dizziness, nausea or drowsiness, do not drive or operate machinery.
Warning 3
This product contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
