Cetirizine Hydrochloride Solution 5mg/5ml

Zirtek Solution Alternative for Hayfever

Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg/5 ml Solution is indicated for the symptomatic
treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial rhinitis and chronic idiopathic
urticaria in adults and children aged 6 years and over and additionally for the
symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis in children between two to five
years of age.

Directions:

Adults and children 6 years and above: 10 mg daily.
Adults and children aged 12 years and above: 10 ml once daily.

Children aged between 6 to 11 years: Either 5 ml twice daily or 10 ml once daily.
Children aged between 2-5 years: 5 mg daily.
Either 5 ml once daily or 2.5 ml twice daily.

Precautions:

Do not exceed the recommended dose.
In patients with renal insufficiency the dosage should be reduced to half the usual
recommended dose.
For patients whose symptoms persist, it is advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
Methylparahydroxybenzoate and propylparahydroxybenzoate may cause allergic reactions
(possibly delayed).

The use of cetirizine in pregnancy should be avoided. Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg/5 ml.

Solution is contraindicated in lactating women since the active ingredient cetirizine

hydrochloride is excreted in breast milk.