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Composition :

CETIRIZINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Cadila

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Cetirizine Tablet

Cetirizine Tablet is used to treat various kinds of allergies. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

Cetirizine Tablet contains cetirizine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. Additionally, Cetirizine Tablet also treats hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

Always take Cetirizine Tablet exactly as your doctor has prescribed you. Like all medicines, Cetirizine Tablet can cause some side effects; however, not everybody gets them. If you observe tiredness symptoms, feeling sleepy, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, sore throat, nausea, cold-like nose symptoms (in children), or diarrhoea (in children). In very rare cases, people might have thought about committing suicide. If you feel like this, stop the medicine and immediately contact your doctor.

You should not take the Cetirizine Tablet if you are allergic to cetirizine or have severe kidney failure (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min), urinary retention problem, and fructose intolerance. Do not give this medicine to children younger than six years of age. Check with your doctor if you are taking midodrine to treat low blood pressure and ritonavir for HIV infection. Let your doctor know if you are a pregnant woman or a nursing mother before taking Cetirizine Tablet ; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Cetirizine Tablet or not.

Uses of Cetirizine Tablet

Cetirizine Tablet is used to relieve allergy symptoms. The detailed uses of Cetirizine Tablet are as follows:
•Allergic Rhinitis: Cetirizine Tablet provides relief from allergic rhinitis symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes.
•Chronic Urticaria: Cetirizine Tablet helps to relieve symptoms of chronic urticaria, including itching and hives, providing comfort from this skin condition.
•Seasonal Allergies: Cetirizine Tablet effectively manages seasonal allergy symptoms, such as those caused by pollen, providing relief from environmental allergens.
•Dust Mite Allergy: Cetirizine Tablet helps also alleviate symptoms caused by dust mite allergies, reducing allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
•Animal Dander Allergy: Cetirizine Tablet also helps relieve symptoms caused by animal dander allergies, making it easier for people to be around pets without experiencing severe allergic reactions.

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew the tablet.

Medicinal Benefits

Cetirizine Tablet is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.  Cetirizine Tablet is used to treat adults and children (aged two years and above) who have hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

How Cetirizine Tablet Works

Cetirizine Tablet contains cetirizine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. Additionally, Cetirizine Tablet also treats hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Cetirizine Tablet
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Managing Medication-Triggered malaise (Feeling Unwell): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you experience persistent or severe malaise (a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease) after taking medication, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the symptoms you're experiencing.
  • Your treatment plan may be modified, which may include adjusting the dosage, substituting with an alternative medication, or discontinuing the medication. Additionally, certain lifestyle changes may be recommended to help manage symptoms.
  • To manage malaise symptoms, follow your doctor's advice, such as getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, and practicing stress-reducing techniques.
  • Track your symptoms regularly and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider to ensure the malaise is managed effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.

What if I have taken an overdose of Cetirizine Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Cetirizine Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include nervousness or restlessness and then drowsiness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking Cetirizine Tablet , consult your doctor. If you have kidney problems, dose adjustment might be required; the doctor will do it depending on your disease's condition. Please inform your doctor if you have a problem passing urine and have epilepsy (fits) before starting Cetirizine Tablet . If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking Cetirizine Tablet 72 hours before the test as it decreases response to skin prick test. Patients should be cautioned against getting engaged in work which requires too much mental alertness, like operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle after intake of Cetirizine Tablet . Concurrent use of Cetirizine Tablet with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided as it can reduce your mental alertness. Patients should avoid taking over dosage of Cetirizine Tablet because of the increased risk of sleepiness and drowsiness at higher doses.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Cetirizine Tablet Tablet:
Co-administration of Cetirizine Tablet with esketamine may increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Cetirizine Tablet can be taken with esketamine if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • Try to sleep 7-9 hours each night to stay fit and safe.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Cetirizine Tablet may cause excessive dizziness when taken with alcohol, so intake should be avoided.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cetirizine Tablet is generally safe to take in pregnancy. If you have concerns, discuss them with the doctor before taking Cetirizine Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Cetirizine Tablet should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Please drive with caution; Cetirizine Tablet usually does not cause blurry vision, but it may affect driving ability in some.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information was available for the use of Cetirizine Tablet in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Cetirizine Tablet in patients with liver impairment. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Cetirizine Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with less than 10 mL/min creatinine clearance or patients undergoing hemodialysis should not take Cetirizine Tablet .

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Children

Caution

Generally, Cetirizine Tablet is not recommended for children below six years. The dose must be adjusted and guided by a child specialist in children above six years.

Have a query?

FAQs

Cetirizine Tablet is used in the treatment of common allergies, hay fever, conjunctivitis, eczema, reactions to insect bites and stings, and skin rashes.

Hay fever is an allergy caused due to outdoor or indoor allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or tiny flecks of skin and saliva shed by cats, dogs, and other animals with fur or feathers (pet dander). It leads to cold-like symptoms (running nose, watery eyes).

Depending upon the severity of allergic conditions due to allergens, Cetirizine Tablet can be safely taken daily until you get complete relief as long as your doctor has advised you to take it.

Cetirizine Tablet is an antihistamine providing instant relief from allergic conditions; however, in some people it may cause sleepiness and induce some drowsiness during the day. Hence, you are recommended to take it in the nighttime in case you are experiencing excessive drowsiness in the day.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Cetirizine Tablet and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

You should not take Cetirizine Tablet if you have had an allergic reaction to Cetirizine Tablet , food additives containing E218 or E216, are intolerant to lactose or sorbitol, have liver or kidney failure, epilepsy (fits), or difficulty in peeing. Tell your doctor that you are taking Cetirizine Tablet and have booked an allergy test, as it might affect the diagnostic result.

No, Cetirizine Tablet should not be taken if you are intolerant to sugar; please get in touch with your doctor before taking Cetirizine Tablet to avoid any unpleasant side effects.

Cetirizine Tablet contains cetirizine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.

Cetirizine Tablet will start to work within one hour after you take it. It provides allergy relief for 24-hours.

The most common side effect of cetirizine is feeling sleepy and tired.

It's best to take Cetirizine Tablet only for as long as necessary, depending on the medical condition being treated. Follow dosage guidelines as directed by the physician.

Yes, Cetirizine Tablet can be taken with paracetamol if necessary. No interactions were found between cetirizine and Paracetamol.

Cetirizine Tablet contains Cetirizine as an active ingredient.

Cetirizine Tablet is not a steroid. It is an anti-allergic medication.

Both Cetirizine Tablet and Fexofenadine are antihistamine class of drugs. Cetirizine Tablet should never be taken together with Fexofenadine or with any other antihistamine medications. Antihistamine overdose may occur if multiple types of antihistamines are taken at the same time.

It will help if you don't spend too much time outside while the pollen count is high.

If you use Cetirizine Tablet for an extended period of time, you are unlikely to have any negative consequences. However, it is advisable to take cetirizine for as long as necessary. If you take it on a regular basis for an extended period of time, there is a very minor probability of severe itching if you abruptly discontinue therapy.

No, do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. Swallow the medicine whole with water.

There is no evidence that consuming Cetirizine Tablet reduces fertility in men or women. However, if you are trying to conceive, see a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

It's advisable to avoid alcohol when taking Cetirizine Tablet because it can make you sleepy.

Yes, you can take Cetirizine Tablet together with paracetamol or ibuprofen. However, it should be taken only as recommended by the doctor.

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Cetirizine Tablet may include severe drowsiness. In children, mental/mood changes (such as restlessness and irritability) may occur before drowsiness. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Contraception is unaffected by Cetirizine Tablet . However, if Cetirizine Tablet causes you to vomit or have severe diarrhoea for more than 24 hours, your contraceptive tablets may not prevent pregnancy.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad €“ 380015 Gujarat, India.
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Reference

  1. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/cetirizine/
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2002/19835s15,%2020346s8lbl.pdf

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