CETIRIZIN-ratiopharm for allergies 10 mg film tablet, 50 pcs

Cetirizin ratiopharm for allergies

Cetirizine ratiopharm is a medicine containing the active ingredient cetirizine dihydrochloride.It is used to relieve allergy symptoms.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

Cetirizin ratiopharm is used in adults and children aged 6 years and over to relieve nasal and eye symptoms of seasonal and year-round hay fever and to relieve chronic hives.It helps with allergic rhinitis with a runny nose, itchy and burning eyes as well as chronic hives with itchy skin and hives.

Mode of action

Cetirizine dihydrochloride is an antihistamine that blocks the binding sites of the body's own substance histamine.This prevents or weakens the body's allergic reaction.The active ingredient suppresses the effects of histamine and prostaglandins, which play an important role in the development of inflammation and allergic reactions.

Composition

Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride as active ingredient.The excipients include lactose-1-water, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, hypromellose and macrogol 400.

Dosage and application

Cetirizine ratiopharm is suitable for children aged 6 and over, teenagers and adults.The recommended dose is 10 mg cetirizine per day.If you have allergic symptoms, take one tablet daily.The tablets are generally swallowed whole with a glass of water, but can also be divided into 2 half tablets thanks to the score line.For children between 6 and 12 years of age, the daily dose should be divided into two doses.Accordingly, give your child half a tablet each morning and evening.

Side effects

Possible side effects include gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea, diarrhea and abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, tiredness, sleepiness, restlessness, sore throat, dry mouth, runny nose, discomfort and skin hypersensitivity reactions such as itching and rash.If you feel unwell or change during treatment, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Contraindications

Cetirizine ratiopharm should not be used if you are hypersensitive to the ingredients, have a tendency to seizures such as epilepsy and have impaired kidney function.Children under 6 years of age should generally not use the medicine.Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor or pharmacist before use.

Notes

Cetirizine ratiopharm can make some people feel tired or slightly dizzy.Before operating a motor vehicle or machine, pay attention to whether you or your child react individually with these symptoms.No prescription is required for this product.

Storage and manufacturer

Storage should be carried out according to the instructions on the package.Cetirizine ratiopharm is manufactured by ratiopharm GmbH.