Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cetirizine
Chemical Class
H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihistamine pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
R06AE07
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Cerizine?
Uses
Cetirizine (HCl) is antihistaminic agent. Histamine mediates allergic and inflammatory reactions. It provides relief of allergy symptoms ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihistamine pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihistamine pharmacological group
Cetirizine also known as Cetirizine hydrochloride. Cetirizine (HCl), Cetirizine (HCl) are the derivatives of Cetirizine. It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihistamine pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Cetirizine is 461.80. Its pKa is 1.6, 2.9, 8.3.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 mg — 24 hourly
2
Child · PO
2.5 to 5 mg — 12 hourly
2.5 mg twice daily and 5 mg once daily
Safety Alerts
Cetirizine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy, Porphyria, Breast feeding
Important Warnings
Cetirizine should be used with caution in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, asthma, any blood disorder or any allergy
It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation
Side Effects
Cetirizine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Leucopenia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Cetirizine therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Cetirizine include Sedation. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cetirizine are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include HeadacheDrowsinessDry mouthGI upsetSomnolenceAgitationFatigueDiarrheaMalaiseBronchospasmVomitingEpistaxisStomach pain
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cetirizine was found.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 66.78
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 01 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 66.78
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