CETRIZINE SYRUP UK 200ML

Why do you need to give this medicine? This medication is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)  

INGREDIENTS

Each 5ml of syrup contains 5mg of Cetirizine HCl

ADDED INFORMATION

This medication contains sorbitol and less than 23mg of sodium. Shake well before use

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity

Severe kidney failure.

DOSAGE

Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years and above: Two 5 ml spoonfuls once daily (to a maximum of 10 mg daily. 

Children aged 6 to 11 years: Either two 5 ml spoonfuls once daily, or one 5 ml spoonful twice daily (to a maximum of 10 mg daily).

Children aged 2 to 5 years: Either one 5 ml spoonful once daily or one 2.5 ml spoonful twice daily (to a maximum of 5 mg daily)

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 

This drug may cause somnolence (sleepiness), Pharyngitis, rhinitis (in children), Diarrhoea, nausea, dry mouth, Dizziness, headache, Fatigue. Report to the pharmacist or physician if side effects worsen or last more than a few days.

WARNING

Caution if:

you have kidney problems. Your dose should be adjusted as recommended by a doctor.

you have problems passing urine (like spinal cord problems or prostate or bladder problems), ask your doctor for advice

you are pregnant.

you suffer from epilepsy or are at risk of convulsions. 

you have hereditary intolerance to some sugars. 

your symptoms persist, you should get advice from your doctor or pharmacist

STORAGE

Keep out of the sight and reach of children, and do not store above 25˚C