Cetirizine: Benefits and Uses

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Can I use cetirizine with other antihistamines?

Do not use with any other antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray) because increased side effects may occur. Cetirizine is very similar to hydroxyzine and levocetirizine. Do not use these medications while using cetirizine.

Does cetirizine Make you Sleepy?

Cetirizine is known as a non-drowsy antihistamine. It's much less likely to make you feel sleepy than some other antihistamines. Cetirizine is available on prescription, but you can also buy it from pharmacies and supermarkets. It comes as tablets, capsules and as a liquid that you swallow. 2. Key facts It's usual to take cetirizine once a day.

What is cetirizine used for?

Cetirizine is also used to treat an allergic reaction, itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives) and minimizes or eliminates the symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria, allergic asthma, physical urticaria, and atopic dermatitis.

Is cetirizine a brand name?

Cetirizine is available in several brand-name versions. These include Zyrtec Allergy and Children’s Zyrtec Allergy. Other brand-name versions are Zyrtec Hives Relief and Children’s Zyrtec Hives Relief. Cetirizine is a generic drug. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication.

Why is cetirizine prescribed?

Why is this medication prescribed? Cetirizine is used to temporarily relieve the symptoms of hay fever (allergy to pollen, dust, or other substances in the air) and allergy to other substances (such as dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches, and molds). These symptoms include sneezing; runny nose; itchy, red, watery eyes; and itchy nose or throat.

Is cetirizine a good antihistamine?

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Sep 20, 2023. What is cetirizine? Cetirizine is a second generation antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

How long does cetirizine take to work?

Cetirizine will start to work within one hour after you take it. It provides allergy relief for 24-hours. It relieves symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, and itchy nose or throat. If it makes you drowsy, you can take it at bedtime, or as directed by your doctor.

Does cetirizine help with allergic rhinitis?

Perennial allergic rhinitis: Cetirizine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children aged 1-12 years. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhoea, post-nasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus and tearing.

What Is Cetirizine

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Cetirizine Information

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549776/