

Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup
Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 01 Jan 2026 | 09:03 PM (IST)



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General Information



Your child’s medicine at a glance
Give this medicine to your child orally with or without food in the dose, time, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. It could either be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. The allergic symptoms may subside after your child has taken the initial few doses of Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup. In case of serious allergic conditions, your child may have to continue taking the medicine for a week or two. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, repeat the same dose after your child feels better. But, refrain from doing so if it is already time for the next dose.
Your child may experience mild side effects like nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, sleepiness, and headache after taking this medicine. These symptoms are usually non-serious and disappear on their own. However, in case of prolonged or bothersome events, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Inform your child’s doctor if your child is on any medicines or is allergic to any medicine, product, or food. Do inform the doctor if your child has or had any heart, liver, kidney problems or was born prematurely. Share any history regarding bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, and thyroid problems with the doctor. Knowledge of your child’s medical history will help avoid any complications in the treatment and guide your child’s doctor to plan your child’s overall treatment better.
Uses of Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup in children
Benefits of Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup for your child
Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of the skin. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. For individuals taking it to prevent getting symptoms one should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup in children
- Muscle pain
- Edema (swelling)
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
How can I give Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup to my child?
How Allercet Syrup works
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Quick tips
- Try giving the medicines at the same time each day, to help you remember.
- Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
- Avoid giving Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
- Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup. Taking sips of water may help.
- Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
- Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
- Your doctor has prescribed Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- It is okay to take Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
- Compared to other similar medications, Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup is less likely to cause sleepiness.
- Stop taking Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Safety advice

Kidney

Liver
However, dose adjustments are required in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before giving Allercet 5mg/5ml Syrup to your child in case of severe liver disease.
Interaction with drugs
Thalidomide (Oral Route)
Dalteparin (Injection Route)
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References
- Cetirizine hydrochloride [FDA Label]. Smyrna: UCB Pharma, Inc.; 2002. [Accessed 22 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
- Parisi GF, Leonardi S, Ciprandi G, et al. Cetirizine use in childhood: an update of a friendly 30-year drug. Clin Mol Allergy. 2020;18:2. [Accessed 22 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
- Cetirizine hydrochloride [Drug Label]. Smyrna, GA: UCB Pharma, Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:




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