Cetrine Allergy 1mg/ml oral solution contains Cetirizine Dihydrochloride 10mg, in a clear, colourless liquid with a banana flavour.
What is Cetrine Allergy Oral Solution for?
Cetrine Allergy Oral Solutionis an antihistamine, indicated for the relief of symptoms of hayfever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), perrenial allergic rhinitis and from hives and itching, also known as chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Who can take Cetrine Allergy Oral Solution ?
Adults and children aged over 2 years.
How to take Cetrine Allergy Oral Solution ?
Adults and adolescents above 12 years old - 10mg once daily as 10ml oral solution (2 full measuring spoons)
Children between 6-12 years - 5mg twice daily as 5 ml (one full measuring spoon) twice daily
Children between 2 and 6 years old - 2.5mg twice daily as 2.5ml oral solution ( a half-measuring spoon) twice daily.
If you are pregnant
Cetrine Allergy Oral Solution should not be taken by pregnant women.
Driving and using machinery
Cetrine Allergy Oral Solution 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.
Use of alcohol while taking Cetrine Allergy Oral Solution
As with all antihistamine, it is recommended to avoid taking alcohol at the same time as this medication.
Common Side Effects (up to 1 in 10 patients)
Fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, somnolence, sore throat, nasal inflammation.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE EACH OF CHILDREN.
READ THE PATIENT LEAFLET BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICATION.