An allergy is a disorder of the immune system which, causes an exaggerated response within the body when you come into contact with a foreign substance, that would be harmless in most people. The contact can be with your skin, mouth, gullet (oesophagus), stomach, intestine or with the lining of your lungs. Substances in the environment that cause the response are known as allergens and someone who suffers a response to a particular allergen is said to be allergic to it. If you are allergic to a particular allergen you may suffer from a mild cough or a sneeze attack, but for others the symptoms can be much more severe, and can even lead to death. Almost any substance can be an allergen for someone.

Allergies are generally the body’s way of eliminating something it considers unsuitable. Allergies are responsible for many illnesses, especially in young children. If you think you have an allergy, you must contact your doctor who will help you to control the symptoms.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg

Contains Lactose

Please read the leaflet for the full list of ingredients.

Usage and Instructions

Adults and Children over 12 years of age: One Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg tablet once daily.

Children aged 6 – 12 years of age: Half a tablet, twice a day.

Take Cetirizine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.

You may take Cetirizine with or without food.

You may stop taking Cetirizine once you feel better unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise.

Warnings

Please read the enclosed leaflet before use.

Does not cause drowsiness in the majority of people. However, as with other antihistamines, rare cases of drowsiness have been reported.

If affected do not drive or operate machinery. As with all antihistamines, you should avoid excessive alcohol consumption when taking this medicine.

WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED STATED DOSE KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.

As with all medicines, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor before taking this product.

Side Effects

Very rarely, these tablets may cause convulsions. If this happens to you, stop taking these tablets and tell your doctor. If you notice any side effects not mentioned in the leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.