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Little Allergies TM
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Active ingredients: cetirizine
Pack: Little Allergies 5 mg/5 mL oral liquid, 100 mL, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Little Allergies cetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg/5 mL oral solution bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Seasonal allergic rhinitis: Cetirizine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children aged 1-12 years. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhoea, post-nasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus and tearing and redness of the eyes. , Perennial allergic rhinitis: Cetirizine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children aged 1-12 years. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhoea, post-nasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus and tearing. , Chronic idiopathic urticaria: Cetirizine is indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children aged 1-12 years. It significantly reduces the occurrence, severity and duration of hives and markedly reduces pruritus. As with other antihistamines, patients should be advised to seek medical advice about the possibility that their urticaria is associated with ingestion of certain foods.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid, solution
- Oral
- A clear colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 100 mL (PET) pack
- 200 mL (PET) pack
- 60mL (PET) pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cetirizine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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