Product Information

Patient Information leaflet

Composition:

Storage:

Store protected from light and moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.

Unique Identification Code:

8901148258594

Manufacturing License Number:

M.L. 79/RR/AP/2009/F/R/(L)
click to open accordion Where to use?
  • Cetzine (Cetrizine Hydrochloride) is a category of drugs called Antihistamine.
  • Cetzine is used for treatment of perinnial Allergic Rhinitis, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis and Utricaria
  • Cetrizine Hydrochloride offers 3 times faster onset of action compared to any other Antihistamine
  • Cetrizine Hydrochloride is safe to be prescribed to children (above 6 months of age), Adults and Geriatrics
click to open accordion How to use?
  • Should swallowed in whole, accompanied with water.
  • For patients between 6 to 12 months, Cetrizine Hydrochloride 2.5-mg OD.
  • For patients from 1 to 5 years of age, Cetrizine Hydrochloride 2.5-mg OD, and can be increased up to 5-mg.
  • For patients from 6 to 11 years of age, Cetrizine Hydrochloride 5-mg OD, which can also be increased up to 10-mg.
  • For patients above the age of 12 years, medicine dose is 10-mg OD, 1-2 hours before bedtime.
click to open accordion What are the side effects?
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal disturbance
  • Somnolence
  • Sleep disorder
click to open accordion Safety advice
  • Avoid driving and operating heavy machine after taking a single dose.
  • Caution with alcohol intake is advised.
  • In case of overdose, please consult your doctor for supportive treatment as there is no specific known antidote to Cetrizine Hydrochloride.
  • Take dose as prescribed by the doctor to avoid overdose of the medication.
  • Symptoms of overdose in adults may include drowsiness, agitation, and restlessness, and in children symptoms include drowsiness.