Zyrtec 10mg (known as Reactine in Canada) is an anti-allergic used to treat hayfever and other allergic reactions. It is fast acting (10-20 minutes) non-sedating and lasts for 24 hours. No prescription required
Medicine Classification:
Pharmacy Only
Purpose:
Used to treat hayfever and other allergic reactions.
Active Ingredients:
Cetirizine Hydrochloride10mg.
General:
The most common form of allergy is hayfever, a seasonal disorder occurring during spring and summer caused by airborne pollens. Typical symptoms include sneezing, runny nose and itchy watery eyes. Other allergies are caused by eating certain foods, by contact with certain drugs or chemicals, or can be caused by house dust mites or animal fur. These reactions are caused by an allergic reaction between the allergen and certain cells in the body. This reaction triggers the release of a number of chemical substances that irritate the body. One of these chemicals is histamine.
There are a number of medicines available for treating allergies, the most common being antihistamines. Some antihistamines also counteract the effects of other irritating chemical substances as well as those of histamine. These are called anti-allergics.
Zyrtec is a rapid acting, non-sedating, once-a-day anti-allergy medicine.
Warning:
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor first. People with a known hypersensitivity to Zyrtec should avoid taking it. People with kidney problems should seek prior medical advice. Keep all medicines away from children. Store below 30ēC.
Dosage:
Adults and children over 6 years: 10mg (1 tablet) daily. Individual dose may vary. Children between 2 and 6 years: 2.5mg twice daily or 5mg once daily. Do not exceed the maximum dose of 20mg per day.
Side Effects:Rarely, headache,dry mouth,dizziness,sedation or mild gastrointestinal effects
