Cetirizine 10 Gulf 10 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 07 February 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic relief of allergic conditions.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10 mg once daily; Children 6-12: 10 mg once or 5 mg twice daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 1 hour, Duration: 10 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; safety not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cetirizine
- Lactating women
- Pregnancy
- Children under 2 years
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol
- Determine individual sedation response
- Withdraw before allergy tests
Serious warnings
- May impair ability to drive
- Caution in porphyria
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