Cetirizine

Chemical formula: C₂₁H₂₅ClN₂O₃ Molecular mass: 388.888 g/mol PubChem compound: 2678

Therapeutic indications

Cetirizine is indicated for:

Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria

Population group: 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, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

10 mg once daily

Contraindications

Cetirizine is contraindicated in the following cases:

Severe renal impairment

Renal failure stage 5: Kidney failure (GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2 or dialysis)

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