CETIRIZINE, 10mg, tab.
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CETIRIZINE - NST
Please always consider the MSF STD (loratadine) before ordering a NST.
- Not in the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023 Therapeutic alternative to loratadine
Therapeutic Action
Antihistamine for systemic use, piperazine derivatives.
Potent and selective antagonist of peripheral histamine H1-receptors.
Indications
Symptomatic treatment of minor allergic reactions (urticaria, allergic conjunctivitis, etc.) in adults and children aged 2 years and above.
Instructions for use
The recommended initial dose is 5 to 10 mg, depending on symptom severity, given as a single daily dose.
Loratadine is preferred to cetirizine because it causes less side effects like sleepiness.
Precautions for Use
Do not administer in children below 2 years of age.
May cause sleepiness, fatigue, nausea or headache.
Storage
Below 25ºC
Description updated and validated by Spinco on 04/09/2023.