Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cetrizine Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cetrizine Tablet works

Cetrizine Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Cetrizine Tablet related warnings

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Cetrizine Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cetrizine Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Lactation

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cetrizine Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Cetrizine Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

SAFE

Cetrizine Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cetrizine Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrizine Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cetrizine Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cetrizine Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Expert Advice

Your doctor has prescribed Cetrizine Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
It's much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.
It is okay to take Cetrizine Tablet with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Cetrizine Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Cetrizine Tablet as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Cetrizine Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Cetrizine with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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MODERATE

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Brand(s): Konit

MODERATE

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Brand(s): Dizapam

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Brand(s): Risure, Clobakon

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Brand(s): Arthrox

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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Cetrizine

Running nose, sneezing, which n

Dr. Vijay Verma

Ear Nose Throat Specialist

appears allergic issue. take cetrizine 10 mg

Suffering from cold.No fever but bit of joint pain.Watering of eyes. Can i take cetrizine tablet. I am not under any medication.

Dr. Vijay Verma

Ear Nose Throat Specialist

Visit ent specialist as it can be viral or allergic treatment can be started after examination

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User Feedback

Patients taking Cetrizine Tablet

Once A Day

86%

Twice A Day

12%

What were the side-effects while using Cetrizine Tablet?

No Side Effec*

33%

Cold extremit*

33%

Sleepiness

33%

*No Side Effect, Cold extremities

How do you take Cetrizine Tablet?

With food

84%

With or witho*

12%

Empty stomach

*With or without food

How much was the improvement?

Excellent48%

Average38%

Poor14%

Please rate Cetrizine Tablet on price

Not Expensive32%

Average37%

Expensive31%

What are you using Cetrizine Tablet for?

Allergic cond*

78%

Others

21%

*Allergic conditions

FAQs

Q. Can I take Cetrizine with Betahistine?

Cetrizine should not be taken with Betahistine as Cetrizine has antihistamine action and Betahistine has histamine-like action. Using the two medicines together may lower the efficacy of either of them.

Q. Is cetirizine safe?

Cetirizine is safe at the prescribed dose by the doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Is cetirizine good for cold/ used for sore throat/ allergic reaction/itching/hives?

Cetirizine is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose. It is also used to treat hives, but not used for sore throat. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can you take cetirizine for prickly heat?

Cetirizine can be used for prickly heat to reduce the itching. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can I take cetirizine with high blood pressure?

Patients with high blood pressure can take cetirizine. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can I take cetirizine with loratadine/ diphenhydramine/ brompheniramine/ fexofenadine?

No. Patient should not take cetirizine with these drugs as they are from same category of antihistamines. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Does cetirizine make you sleepy or cause drowsiness?

Patient may feel sleepy after taking cetirizine. Always consult your doctor

Q. Does cetirizine make you gain weight?

It is rarely seen, but there is a possibility that cetirizine, like other anti-histamines, might cause weight gain.

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 238-39.
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