Description:

Histazine syrup is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used to treat allergies and hay fever. It works by blocking histamine, a chemical that your body releases when you are allergic to something. This helps to relieve symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and skin rash.

Medication
Histazine syrup is a second-generation antihistamine, which means that it is less likely to cause drowsiness than first-generation antihistamines. However, it is still important to avoid driving or operating machinery after taking Histazine syrup, as it may still cause some drowsiness.

Composition
The active ingredient in Histazine syrup is cetirizine. Cetirizine is a medication that blocks histamine, a chemical that your body releases when you are allergic to something.

Therapeutic Category
Histazine syrup is classified as an antihistamine.

Prescription-based / OTC
Histazine syrup is available over-the-counter (OTC) and does not require a prescription.

Number of tablets in a pack/Quantity
Histazine syrup is available in various sizes and quantities. Some bottles come in 60 ml or 120 ml sizes. The size of the bottle will vary depending on the specific product.

Variant/Doasge [eg Daily/ hours/weekly]
Histazine syrup is typically taken once daily. The dose of Histazine syrup that you take will depend on your age and weight.

Product Substitutes
There are a number of other antihistamine syrups available on the market that are similar to Histazine syrup. Some popular alternatives include Claritin syrup, Zyrtec syrup, and Allegra syrup.

Manufacturer/Marketer
GlaxoSmithKline,

Country of Origin
India