DESCRIPTION:
Cetirizine is a piperazine derivative, a second-generation antihistamine used in the treatment of allergies, hay fever, angioedema, and urticaria. It is a major metabolite of hydroxyzine and a racemic selective H1 receptor inverse agonist.
PACKING:
200x60ml
COMPOSITION:
Each 5ml contains:
|
Cetirizine Hydrochloride |
I.P. |
5 mg |
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
Cetirizine competes with histamine for binding at H1-receptor sites on the effector cell surface, resulting in suppression of histaminic edema, flare, and pruritus. It crosses the blood-brain barrier only slightly, reducing the sedative side-effect common with older antihistamines.
INDICATIONS:
Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis, lacrimation, itching eyes, and/or oronasopharyngeal itching associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis or other upper respiratory allergies.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Dryness of the mouth, nose and throat, drowsiness, urinary retention, blurred vision, headaches.
DOSAGE:
As directed by the physician.
STORAGE:
Keep in a cool & dry place, Protect from direct sunlight.
PRESENTATION:
60ml bottle
BARCODE:
0108906044106345
0118906044106342
0128906044106349
