Cetirizine Tablet Uses, Side Effects, and Price in Pakistan

Cetirizine is an antihistamine that relieves allergy symptoms. This medicine is usually used to treat hay fever and conjunctivitis. Compared to some other antihistamines, it is much less likely to induce sleep. That’s why it is known as a non-drowsy antihistamine.

Here we will discuss the cetirizine tablet uses, side effects, and price in detail.

About Cetirizine Tablet

The tablet cetirizine belongs to the antihistamine class of drugs. It functions by preventing the production of histamine in the body to reduce the symptoms of allergies. 

Hay fever (allergy to pollen, dust, or other airborne chemicals) and associated allergy symptoms by dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches, and molds are temporarily relieved with cetirizine.

It also helps with sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, red, watery eyes, and itchy nose and throat. Furthermore, it is also used to treat hives-related irritation and redness.

Cetirizine can be obtained with a prescription, but you can also purchase it in pharmacies and grocery stores. Moreover, you can speak to Marham’s internal medicine specialist online to know more details about this medicine.

What is the Price of a Cetirizine Tablet in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, cetirizine [Tabs 10 mg] will cost between 50-70 rupees in 2023. It is available both online and at pharmacies.

What are the Uses of Cetirizine Tablets?

Following are the conditions treated by cetirizine tablets:

• Hay fever
• Eczema
• Conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye)
• Hives (urticaria)
• Some food allergies
• Reactions to insect bites and stings

What are the Side Effects of Cetirizine Tablet?

Common side effects of cetirizine tablets include:

• Drowsiness
• Excessive tiredness
• Dry mouth
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting

Who should not use Cetirizine Tablet?

• Infants and children under the age of 12 should not use it.
• A baby or young child under the age of four should never be given any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications.

Other Details About Cetirizine Tablet

The list of important information about cetirizine tablets includes:

I- Storage

The following are some details regarding the cetirizine tablet’s storage;

• Store below 80°F
• Keep out of children’s reach
• Do not store expired medications

II- Dosage

• In a 24-hour period, you should not consume more than 10 mg
• If your allergies are minimal, your doctor might advise taking a 5-mg dose once or twice daily

Consult your doctor about the recommended dosage if you are suffering from liver or kidney diseases or if you are older than 65 years old.

III- Proper Use of Cetirizine Tablet

Follow your doctor’s instructions for this medication’s dosage and duration.

• Take it all in at once.
• Don’t break it or crush it.
• Swallow it as a whole.
• It is preferable to take Cetzine Tablet at a set time each day, whether with meals or without meals.

IV- Precautions

• You need to be aware that cetirizine might make you sleepy. Prior to understanding how this drug affects you, avoid using heavy machinery or driving a car.
• Keep in mind that drinking alcohol can worsen the drowsiness brought on by this drug. While using this medication, refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages.

V- Drug interactions of Cetirizine Tablet

Cetirizine can have possible drug interactions with the following medicine

• Bosutinib
• Clobazam
• Crizotinib
• Daclatasvir
• Eliglustat
• Hyaluronidase
• Lomitapide
• Lurasidone

VI- Substitutes of Cetirizine Tablet

Here is the drug list that can be used in place of the cetirizine tablet;

• CZ 3 Tablet
• Avil NU
• Alerid Tablet
• Okacet Tablet
• Zyncet Tablet
• Zyrtec Tablet
• Incid-L Tablet
• Cetcip Tablet

Consult an Allergy Specialist 

We would never encourage you to take any medicine on your own. If you are experiencing any allergy associated symptoms then you should go for an expert right now. Book a meeting with one of the best allergy specialists in Pakistan through Marham.

FAQs

1- Is Cetrizine a steroid?

Cetirizine is not a steroid, it is an anti-allergic drug. It lessens the effects of allergies.

2- Is cetirizine hard on the liver?

Cetrizine is not really hard as the use of cetirizine has been connected only to a small number of cases of clinically obvious liver damage, and this is not really associated with the increase of liver enzymes.

3- Is it OK to take cetirizine every day?

If you occasionally experience allergy symptoms, you can take cetirizine only when necessary. But if you experience allergy symptoms frequently, use it consistently as directed by the doctors.