Zyrtec oral solution 1% 100 ml

Trade name:

Zyrtec

Zyrtec

Composition

Each 5 ml solution contains:

Cetirizine dihydrochloride — 5mg.

Auxiliary components: acetic acid, glycerin 85%, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, sodium saccharin, propylene glycol, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, sorbitol, 70% sodium acetate banana flavor, purified water.

Properties

Cetirizine dihydrochloride is a histamine antagonist, a metabolite of hydroxyzine, blocks HI-histamine receptors. It prevents the development and facilitates the course of allergic reactions, has antipruritic and antiexudative action. Reduces capillary permeability, prevents the development of tissue edema, relieves spasm of smooth muscles. In therapeutic doses, it practically does not cause sedation.

Indications

for the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. For treatment of symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria.

Mode of application:

Children aged 2 to 6 years: 2.5 ml of syrup 2 times a day (half a teaspoon 2 times a day) or 5 ml 1 time a day. Children aged 6 to 12 years:

Contraindications

children under 2 years old; hypersensitivity to the active substance, any of the other components in the composition, to hydroxyzine or any piperazine derivatives. Patients with severe renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.

Precautions:

Caution should be exercised in patients with predisposing factors of urinary retention (eg, spinal cord injury, prostatic hyperplasia), since cetirizine may increase the risk of urinary retention. Caution is recommended in patients with epilepsy and in patients at risk of seizures.

Side effects

insignificant effect on the central nervous

system — drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue; difficulty urinating, dry mouth, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, increased appetite.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Packaging:

the cardboard box contains a 100 ml bottle, paper instructions.