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Zyrtec TM
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Active ingredients: cetirizine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC Cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg/mL oral liquid 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, orcular 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 occurence, 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
- Oral
- Clear, colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 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 Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 20mL bottle pack
- 50mL bottle 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC Cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg/mL oral liquid 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, orcular 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 occurence, 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
- Oral
- Clear, colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 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 Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 20mL bottle pack
- 50mL bottle 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC Cetirizine hydrochloride 5mg/5mL oral liquid 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 occurence, 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
- Oral
- Clear, colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 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 Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 150mL bottle pack
- 200mL bottle pack
- 60mL bottle pack
- 75mL bottle 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC Cetirizine hydrochloride 5mg/5mL oral liquid 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 occurence, 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
- Oral
- Clear, colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 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 Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 150mL bottle pack
- 200mL bottle pack
- 60mL bottle pack
- 75mL bottle 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC Cetirizine hydrochloride 5mg/5mL oral liquid 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 occurence, 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
- Oral
- Clear, colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 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 Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 150mL bottle pack
- 200mL bottle pack
- 60mL bottle pack
- 75mL bottle 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC Cetirizine hydrochloride 5mg/5mL oral liquid 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 occurence, 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
- Oral
- Clear, colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 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 Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 150mL bottle pack
- 200mL bottle pack
- 60mL bottle pack
- 75mL bottle 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack (reformulation)What 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 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 :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White oblong film coated tablets, scored on one face. 10mm x 4mm x 3mm thick. Embossed Y-Y.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 2 tablets pack
- 2 tablets (sample pack) pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 40 tablets pack
- 50 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 70 tablets 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack (reformulation)What 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 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 :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White oblong film coated tablets, scored on one face. 10mm x 4mm x 3mm thick. Embossed Y-Y.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 2 tablets pack
- 2 tablets (sample pack) pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 40 tablets pack
- 50 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 70 tablets 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack (reformulation)What 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 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 :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White oblong film coated tablets, scored on one face. 10mm x 4mm x 3mm thick. Embossed Y-Y.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 2 tablets pack
- 2 tablets (sample pack) pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 40 tablets pack
- 50 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 70 tablets 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack (reformulation)What 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 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 :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White oblong film coated tablets, scored on one face. 10mm x 4mm x 3mm thick. Embossed Y-Y.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 2 tablets pack
- 2 tablets (sample pack) pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 40 tablets pack
- 50 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 70 tablets 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack (reformulation)What 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 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 :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White oblong film coated tablets, scored on one face. 10mm x 4mm x 3mm thick. Embossed Y-Y.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 2 tablets pack
- 2 tablets (sample pack) pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 40 tablets pack
- 50 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 70 tablets 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack (reformulation)What 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 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 :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White oblong film coated tablets, scored on one face. 10mm x 4mm x 3mm thick. Embossed Y-Y.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 2 tablets pack
- 2 tablets (sample pack) pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 40 tablets pack
- 50 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 70 tablets 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack (reformulation)What 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 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 :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White oblong film coated tablets, scored on one face. 10mm x 4mm x 3mm thick. Embossed Y-Y.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 2 tablets pack
- 2 tablets (sample pack) pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 40 tablets pack
- 50 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 70 tablets 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZYRTEC cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack (reformulation)What 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 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 :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White oblong film coated tablets, scored on one face. 10mm x 4mm x 3mm thick. Embossed Y-Y.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 2 tablets pack
- 2 tablets (sample pack) pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 40 tablets pack
- 50 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 70 tablets 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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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