Product Description
DESCRIPTION:
Cetratorq is 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:
10x5x10 tablets
COMPOSITION:
Each film-coated tablet contains:
| Cetirizine Dihydrochloride | IP | 10mg |
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
Cetratorq 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 sneezing, 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, nightmares and headaches.
DOSAGE:
As prescribed by the physician.
STORAGE:
Keep in a cool & dry place.
Protect from direct sunlight.
