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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cetirizine
Drug Class
Allergy
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 Cetrix?
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
Avoid in acute porphyrias
Important Warnings
Renal insufficiency, epilepsy
Side Effects
Antimuscarinic effectsdrowsinessheadachedizzinessagitationdry mouthGI disturbancesblurred visiondry mouthpsychomotor impairmenturinary retention. Rare: Anaphylaxisangioedemaangle-closure glaucoma
Drug Interactions
CNS depressants.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised, avoid
Lactation
Caution advised, avoid
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 71.3
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 7.13 per unit
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 74
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 135.58
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 71.3
Should you consider an alternative?
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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