Brand Name: CET-HL Composition: Cetirizine 10mg tablets Pack: 20X10 Tablets

Cetirizine 10mg tablets are used in the treatment of various allergies. It belongs to a category of medicines called antihistamine tablets. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements usually not harmful to the body. Allergies may vary from person to person and can be caused by certain food items, pollens, and seasonal allergies like hay fever. Cetirizine is also beneficial in the treatment of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). The medicine works by inhibiting the response of a chemical messenger responsible for causing the allergy. 

Take the tablets as per the dosage and duration prescribed by your healthcare professional. It is advised to swallow the whole tablet and not crush, chew, or break it. Do not indulge in the overdosage of the medicine. Some users may experience a range of side effects such as tiredness symptoms, feeling sleepy, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, sore throat, nausea, cold-like nose symptoms (in children), or diarrhea (in children). Inform your doctor in case the side effects persevere or worsen with time. 

Medical Benefits of Cetirizine 10mg Tablets

Cetirizine 10mg tablets are anti-histamine medicines primarily prescribed for the treatment of a wide array of allergies. The medicine works by a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. The medicine is usually prescribed for the treatment of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). It also provides relief from the unpleasant symptoms and discomfort caused by allergic conditions such as blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes. 

Directions for Use

Carefully read the description label to check for any warnings or important precautions. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. You can take Cetirizine tablets with or without food or as suggested by your doctor. 

Side Effects of Cetirizine 10mg Tablets

There are mild to moderate side effects of Cetirizine 10mg tablets that resolve over time. The side effects differ in all the users and are individualistic in nature. The side effects usually depend on the physiological condition and response to the therapy. Do not delay in informing your doctor in case the side effects persist or worsen with time. The list of side effects noticed on using the Cetirizine 10mg tablets are mentioned as follows: 

• Sleepiness
• Fatigue
• Vomiting
• Dryness in mouth
• Headache
• Constipation

Safety Precautions 

1. Do not take Cetirizine 10mg tablets with alcohol as it may interact with and hinder the absorption of the medication. 

2. Without your doctor’s consultation avoid taking  Cetirizine 10mg tablets if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby. 

3. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. Properly dispose of expired and discarded Cetirizine 10mg tablets. 

4. Cetirizine 10mg tablets are not safe for patients with kidney disease as they may cause excessive sleepiness. 

5. Store the Cetirizine 10mg tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.