Cetirizine
Brand names: QUZYTTIR ZERVIATE
Therapeutic Indications
Cetirizine is indicated for:
Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria
Irrespective of gender only Children (1 year - 12 years old) , Adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) Adults (18 years old or older)
Cetirizine dihydrochloride is indicated in adults and paediatric patients 6 years and above:
- for the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
- for the relief of symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria.
For this indication, the medical literature mentions below treatments (click for details):
Treatment 1: Oral - 10 mg once daily
Contraindications
Active ingredient Cetirizine is contraindicated in the following cases:
Severe renal impairment
No gender/age discrimination
Cetirizine is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment with a creatinine clearance below 10 ml/min.