Who can take Anti-Hist Cetirizine Tablets?
Adults and children aged over 6 years.
- Adults and adolescents above 12 years: One tablet (10mg) once daily
- Children between 6 and 12 years: Half a tablet (5mg) twice daily
Do not take Anti-Hist if any of the following apply
- If you have a severe kidney disease (severe renal failure with creatinine clearance below 10 ml/min)
- If you are allergic to cetirizine dihydrochloride, to any of the other ingredients listed on the product, to hydroxyzine or to any piperazine derivatives (closely related active ingredients of other medicines)
- For longer than 30 days continuously without consulting your doctor.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Anti-Hist contains cetirizine and should not be taken by pregnant women. Consult your doctor.
Driving and using machines
Anti-Hist is a non-drowsy drug in most people that take this medication. However, if you drive or operate machinery or take part in hazardous activities while taking this medication, you should closely observe your response to the drug.
Common Side Effects (up to 1 in 10 patients)
Dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, somnolence, pharyngitis, rhinitis (in children)
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE EACH OF CHILDREN.
READ THE PATIENT LEAFLET BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICATION