Cetirizine Dihydrochloride BP 5 mg/5 ml

Business Unit: Human

Medicine Type: Liquid

Generic Name: Cetirizine Dihydrochloride BP 5 mg/5 ml

Therapeutic Class: Non-sedating Anti-histamines (2nd Generation), Non-Sedative Antihistamines

Indication: Cetirizine is 2nd generation antihistamin. Cetirizine acts as a highly selective antagonist of the histamine H1 receptor. Cetril (Cetirizine Dihydrochloride) is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis. It is also indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria and allergen induced asthma.

Dosage & Administration: Adults and Children 6 years and older: 1 tablet or 2 teaspoonfuls daily (or 1 teaspoonful twice daily). Children 2-6 years: 1 teaspoonful once daily or 1/2 teaspoonful twice daily. Children 6 months to 2 years : 1/2 teaspoonful once daily. The dose in children 12-24 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose as 1/2 teaspoonful every 12 hours.

Preparation: 60 ml Liquid