BENEFITS OF CETRIZINE TABLET

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Cetrizine Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CETRIZINE TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cetrizine

Sleepiness
Fatigue
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Constipation

HOW TO USE CETRIZINE TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cetrizine Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW CETRIZINE TABLET WORKS

Cetrizine Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Cetrizine Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cetrizine Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cetrizine Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Cetrizine Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Cetrizine Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cetrizine Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrizine Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. It may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cetrizine Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cetrizine Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.