Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Pharmacy Choice) TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: cetirizine
Brand name
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: PHARMACY CHOICE CETIRIZINE TABLETS cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
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Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: Cetirizine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children 6 years and over. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, post-nasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus, 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 6 years and over. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, 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 6 years and over. 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
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White, capsule shaped film coated tablets with breakline on one side and "M+" embossed on other side.
Storage conditions
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- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 Tablets pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 50 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
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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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
