What is Zirtek Allergy Solution

Cetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient of Zirtek Allergy Solution. Zirtek Allergy Solution is an antiallergic medication.

In adults and children aged 2 years and above, Zirtek Allergy Solution 1 mg/ml oral solution is indicated

• for the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
• for the relief of urticaria.

How to use Zirtek Allergy Solution

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The solution can be swallowed as such.

Adults and adolescents above 12 years old:

The recommended dose is 10 mg once daily as 10 ml oral solution (2 full measuring spoons)

Use in children between 6 and 12 years old:

The recommended dose is 5 mg twice daily as 5 ml (one full measuring spoon) twice daily.

Use in children between 2 and 6 years old:

The recommended dose is 2.5 mg twice daily as 2.5 ml oral solution (a half-measuring spoon) twice daily

Patients with renal impairment

Patients with moderate renal impairment are recommended to take 5 mg once daily.

If you suffer from severe kidney disease, please contact your doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose accordingly.

If your child suffers from kidney disease, please contact your doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose according to your child’s needs.

If you feel that the effect of Zirtek Allergy Solution is too weak or too strong, please consult your doctor.

Duration of treatment

The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of your complaints. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

If you take more Zirtek Allergy Solution then you should

If you think you have taken an overdose of Zirtek Allergy Solution please inform your doctor.

Your doctor will then decide what measures, if any, should be taken.

After an overdose, the side effects described below may occur with increased intensity. Adverse effects such as confusion, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness, headache, ailing, dilating of pupil, itching, restlessness, sedation, somnolence, stupor, abnormal rapid heart rate, tremors and urinary retention have been reported.

If you forget to take Zirtek Allergy Solution

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop taking Zirtek Allergy Solution

Rarely, pruritus (intense itching) and/or urticaria may return if you stop taking Zirtek Allergy Solution.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist

What does Zirtek Allergy Solution contain

The active substance is cetirizine. 10 ml (equals to 2 measuring spoons) contain 10 mg of cetirizine dihydrochloride.

The other ingredients are sorbitol (E 420), glycerol, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, methyl-para hydroxybenzoate (E 218), propyl para hydroxybenzoate (E 216), banana flavour 54.330/A (Firmenich), sodium acetate, glacial acetic acid, purified water.