Zirtek

What is it?

An antihistamine preparation available as film-coated, white oblong tablets containing 10mg of cetirizine hydrochlorid marked Y/Y. Also, ZIRTEK SOLUTION, a banana-flavoured, sugar-free liquid containing 1mg of cetirizine dihydrochloride per ml.

Medical Uses

Allergic nettle rash, seasonaland perennial rhinitis (hayfever).

Dosage

Adults, 1 tablet or 10ml each day. Children aged 2 to 6 years, for seasonal hayfever only, 5ml each day. Aged over 6 years, for seasonal hayfever only, asadult

Special Care

Pregnancy, insufficiency of kidneys.

Avoid Use

Breastfeeding.

Known Side Effects

Agitation, gastrointestinal upset, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, drowsiness.

Manufacturer

Ucb.