Alzene TM
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Active ingredients: cetirizine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ALZENE cetirizine hydrochloride 10 mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
In adults and children 6 years and over, cetirizine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with:,. Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhoea, post-nasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus and tearing and redness of the eyes.,. Perennial allergic rhinitis. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhoea, post-nasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus and tearing.,. The uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria. 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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablet, approximately 8.5 mm by 4 mm, marked "CZ" breakline "10" on one side and "G" on the reverse
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 50 tablets pack
- 70 tablets pack
- 90 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cetirizine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
