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Brand name: Cetirizine (Priceline Pharmacy) TM
Active ingredients: cetirizine
What it is used for
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: Cetirizine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children from 6 years of age. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhoea, post-nasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus and tearing and redness of the eyes. ,Perennial allergic rhinitis: Cetirizine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children from 6 years of age. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhoea, post-nasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus and tearing. ,Chronic idiopathic urticaria: Cetirizine is indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children from 6 years of age. It significantly reduces the occurrence, severity and duration of hives and markedly reduces pruritus. ,As with other antihistamines, patients should be advised to seek medical advice about the possibility that their urticaria is associated with ingestion of certain foods.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
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Visual appearance
White to off-white, oval, rectangular film-coated tablets with ‘10’ on one side and break line on other side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
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For the active ingredient cetirizine
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Reporting side effects
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