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How to Take Cetirizine and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Mar 27, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 10 mg once daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Cetirizine

This medication is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic reactions.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Cetirizine

India :

Bioder Plus | Cetridoc (10mg) | Cetrilin (30ml) | Allercet | Cetcip (10mg) | Ceton (10mg) | Sizon | Drykof | Effmin - CZ | Re Cet (10mg)

International :

Aller-Tec, Alleroff, Zyrtec

Last Updated on Mar 27, 2023

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