Cetirizine Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Cetirizine side effects may include drowsiness, headache, fatigue, indigestion, and dry mouth. Rare Cetirizine side effects may include nausea, nervousness, cough, stuffy nose, and throat irritation.

Cetirizine Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Cetirizine side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Cetirizine is one of the new types of antihistamines that cause no or less drowsiness. Cetirizine works by blocking the release of histamine from the cell at the histamine receptor site and relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergies and hay fever like the itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Cetirizine's effect begins in an hour and lasts up to twelve hours.

CETIRIZINE OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Cetirizine overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, and dry mouth. In case of Cetirizine overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Cetirizine, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Cetirizine.

CETIRIZINE AND PREGNANCY

Though generally considered safe, do not take Cetirizine without the advice of your physician if you are or planning to become pregnant. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Cetirizine as it does pass into breast milk.

CETIRIZINE CAUTION

Avoid Cetirizine if you are allergic or sensitive to it.
Those who have kidney disease should be given smaller doses.

CETIRIZINE INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Cetirizine with erythromycin or ketoconazole.
Otherwise, Cetirizine is less likely than other antihistamine to interact with drugs.

CETIRIZINE DOSES

CHILDREN (2-5 years)
2.5-5 mg / day.
CHILDREN (6-11 YEARS)
Adult dose
ADULTS (12and older)
5-10 mg / day.
People with kidney disease should take smaller doses.

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