Cetirizine

Definition Cetirizine is a medicinal substance known as a second-generation antihistamine. Drugs containing cetirizine are frequently used in the treatment of allergies. Cetirizine is offered in different dosage forms, whereby the drugs are freely available in pharmacies, i.e. they are not subject to prescription. The prices vary depending on package size and manufacturer, whereby the … Cetirizine

Indications | Cetirizine

Indications Cetirizine is mainly used in the treatment of existing allergies or skin diseases. For example, cetirizine can be used for hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and thus treats the typical symptoms such as itching, a runny nose, reddened eyes, lacrimation and sneezing. In chronic urticaria, cetirizine can help to reduce the symptoms such as reddened … Indications | Cetirizine

Side effects | Cetirizine

Side effects Like all drugs, drugs containing the active ingredient cetirizine are not without side effects. Not all side-effects must always occur. The severity of the side effects as well as the occurrence of these is individually different and depends on many factors. For example, some people may experience certain side effects to a particularly … Side effects | Cetirizine