CETIRIZIN-ratiopharm juice, 150 ml

Areas of application

Cetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient in Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice.Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice is an anti-allergic drug.In adults and children from the age of 2 years, Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice is indicated for the relief of nasal and eye symptoms in seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis as well as for the relief of chronic hives (chronic idiopathic urticaria).

Active ingredients and ingredients

Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice contains the active ingredient cetirizine dihydrochloride.The other ingredients are sorbitol solution 70% (crystallizing), glycerol, propylene glycol, sodium acetate, methyl (4-hydroxybenzoate), propyl (4-hydroxybenzoate), saccharin sodium, acetic acid 99%, flavoring (banana) and purified water.

Contraindications

Cetirizine ratiopharm® juice must not be taken if you are hypersensitive to the active ingredient cetirizine dihydrochloride, any of the other ingredients, to hydroxyzine or other piperazine derivatives.The medicine should also not be taken if you have severe kidney disease with a creatinine clearance below 10 ml/min.If you have a rare hereditary fructose intolerance, Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice should also not be used.

Dosage and application

Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice can be taken undiluted.The dosage is carried out using the enclosed measuring cup.Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age take 10 ml of solution once daily.Children between 6 and 12 years of age take 5 ml of solution twice daily, and children between 2 and 6 years of age take 2.5 ml of solution twice daily.Patients with moderate kidney failure are recommended to take 5 ml of solution once daily.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice can have side effects, although these do not have to occur in every patient.Possible side effects include fatigue, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, drowsiness, restlessness, sore throat, runny nose, discomfort, itching, rash, malaise and general weakness.Methyl (4-hydroxybenzoate) and propyl (4-hydroxybenzoate) can cause hypersensitivity reactions.

Storage

Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice should be kept out of the reach of children.The medicine must not be used after the expiry date stated on the outer carton and container.After opening, Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice has a shelf life of 6 months and should not be stored above 25 °C.

More information

No prescription is required for this product.Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice contains sorbitol and parabens.Please only take Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from an intolerance to certain sugars.Cetirizin-ratiopharm® juice contains methyl (4-hydroxybenzoate) and propyl (4-hydroxybenzoate), which can trigger an allergic reaction.

Note from our pharmacists

In general, we are happy to supply you with our products in normal household quantities with a maximum of 15 packs per quarter.As part of medication safety, we reserve the right to set separate maximum quantities for certain medications.This is particularly true for products that are only used for a short time or have an increased potential for overdose.