Cetrizine Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of drugs called anti-histamine or anti-allergic. It contains cetirizine, primarily used to treat various kinds of allergies. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

Cetrizine Tablet 10’s contains cetirizine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. Additionally, Cetrizine Tablet 10’s also treats hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

Always take Cetrizine Tablet 10’s exactly as your doctor has prescribed you. Like all medicines, Cetrizine Tablet 10’s can cause some side effects; however, not everybody gets them. If you observe tiredness symptoms, feeling sleepy, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, sore throat, nausea, cold-like nose symptoms (in children), or diarrhoea (in children). In very rare cases, people might have thought about committing suicide. If you feel like this, stop the medicine and immediately contact your doctor.

You should not take the Cetrizine Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to cetirizine or have severe kidney failure (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min), urinary retention problem, and fructose intolerance. Do not give this medicine to children younger than two years of age. Check with your doctor if you are taking midodrine to treat low blood pressure and ritonavir for HIV infection. Let your doctor know if you are a pregnant woman or a nursing mother before taking Cetrizine Tablet 10’s; your doctor will decide whether Cetrizine Tablet 10’s can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

Uses of Cetrizine Tablet 10’s
Common allergies, Hay fever, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Reactions to insect bites and stings, skin rashes.

Medicinal Benefits
Cetrizine Tablet 10’s is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. Cetrizine Tablet 10’s is used to treat adults and children (aged two years and above) who have hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

Directions for Use
Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension/Syrup/Oral drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Cetrizine Tablet 10’s in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dropper provided by the pack.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of Cetrizine Tablet 10’s
Headaches
Dry mouth
Feeling sick
Dizziness
Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking Cetrizine Tablet 10’s, consult your doctor. If you have kidney problems, dose adjustment might be required; the doctor will do it depending upon your disease’s condition. Please inform your doctor if you have a problem passing urine and have epilepsy (fits) before starting Cetrizine Tablet 10’s. If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking Cetrizine Tablet 10’s 72 hours before the test as it decreases response to skin prick test. Patients should be cautioned against getting engaged in work which requires too much mental alertness, like operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle after intake of Cetrizine Tablet 10’s. Concurrent use of Cetrizine Tablet 10’s with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided as it can reduce your mental alertness. Patients should avoid taking over dosage of Cetrizine Tablet 10’s because of the increased risk of sleepiness and drowsiness at higher doses.

Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Cetrizine Tablet 10’s have interactions with a pain killer (antipyrine), antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin), antacid (cimetidine), anti-fungal (ketoconazole), respiratory disease medicine (theophylline), and decongestant (pseudoephedrine), anti-viral or anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol and St John’s wort plant (a plant used as an anti-depressant) should not be used along with Cetrizine Tablet 10’s.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Cetrizine Tablet 10’s is contraindicated in kidney disease, epilepsy (fits), urinary bladder problem and alcoholism.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
AZITHROMYCIN
ERYTHROMYCIN
KETOCONAZOLE
THEOPHYLLINE
RITONAVIR
Safety Advice
Safety Warning
ALCOHOL
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cetrizine Tablet 10’s may cause excessive dizziness when taken with alcohol, so together intake should be avoided.

Safety Warning
PREGNANCY
Cetrizine Tablet 10’s is generally safe to take in pregnancy. If you have concerns, discuss them with the doctor before taking Cetrizine Tablet 10’s.

Safety Warning
BREAST FEEDING
Cetrizine Tablet 10’s should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Safety Warning
DRIVING
Please drive with caution; Cetrizine Tablet 10’s usually does not causes blurry vision, but it may affect driving ability in some.

Safety Warning
LIVER
Limited information was available for the use of Cetrizine Tablet 10’s in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Cetrizine Tablet 10’s in patients with liver impairment. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Safety Warning
KIDNEY
Cetrizine Tablet 10’s to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with less than 10 mL/min creatinine clearance or patients undergoing hemodialysis should not take Cetrizine Tablet 10’s.

Safety Warning
CHILDREN
Generally, Cetrizine Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below six years with or without a doctor’s consent. If it has to be given, then the dose must be adjusted and guided by a child specialist only.

Habit Forming
No
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
Try to sleep 7-9 hours each night to stay fit and safe.
It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.