Cetrine Allergy

Description

Cetrine Allergy

Cetrine Allergy is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hayfever, urticaria and pruritis.  Hayfever is usually caused by exposure to grass, tree or weed pollen, and symptoms include itchy, runny and blocked nose; sneezing; and watery eyes.  Urticaria is the medical name for hives, while pruritis means itchy skin.

Active Ingredient

Each Cetrine Allergy tablet contains 10mg of Cetirizine as the active ingredient.  It also contains lactose monohydrate.  Each pack contains 30 tablets.

Who can take Cetrine Allergy?

Cetrine Allergy can be taken by adults and children aged 6 years and over.

Dose

Adults and children aged over 12 years – take one tablet once daily

Children aged between 6 and 12 years – take half of one tablet twice daily

Side Effects

Drowsiness with this product is rare but please take care if you are taking this medicine for the first time.  If your are affected by drowsiness please take care if driving or operating machinery.

Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy because there is limited experience of its use.  Do not use this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Storage

Store Cetrine Allergy below 25ºC and remember to keep all medicine out of sight and reach of children. You should return any unused or date expired medicines to your pharmacist for safe destruction.

Further information

For further information on this product please contact us or check out the manufacturer’s product information.  Please read the patient information leaflet before taking this medicine.  Do not share medicines with another person even if their symptoms are the same as yours.  It is always better to check with their pharmacist or GP first.

If you order this medicine online you will be sent a link which will enable you to provide further information by one of our pharmacists.  It will allow us to check that this medicine is safe and appropriate for you to use.