Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist, have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
These guidelines apply unless your doctor has given you different instructions on how to use Cetirizine.
Please follow these instructions, otherwise Cetirizine may not be fully effective.
Tablets need to be swallowed with a glass of liquid.
Adults and adolescents above 12 years old
10 mg once daily as 1 tablet.
Children between 6 and 12 years old
5 mg twice daily as a half tablet twice daily.
Patients with moderate renal impairment
Patients with moderate renal impairment are recommended to take 5 mg once daily.
If you suffer from severe kidney disease, please contact your doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose accordingly.
If your child suffers from kidney disease, please contact your doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose according to your child’s needs.
The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Direction for use
If your treatment with /.../ stipulates that you have to split tablets, you should ideally do so as follows. Place the tablet on a hard, flat surface (such as a table top or plate) with the score line facing upwards. Then press with both of your index fingers (or thumbs) at the same time briefly and firmly on the outer edges to the left and right of the score line as shown in the graphical representation below.
If you feel that the effect of Cetirizine is too weak or too strong, please consult your doctor.
Duration of treatment
The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of your complaints and is determined by your doctor.
If you take more CETIRIZINE than you should
If you think you have taken an overdose of Cetirizine please inform your doctor. Your doctor will then decide what measures, if any, should be taken.
After an overdose, the side effects described below may occur with increased intensity. Adverse effects such as confusion, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness, headache, ailing, dilating of pupil, itching, restlessness, sedation, somnolence, stupor, abnormal rapid heart rate, tremors and urinary retention have been reported.
If you forget to take CETIRIZINE
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking Cetirizine
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.