Cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tablets
Cetirizine hydrochloride 10 mg is a second-generation antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergic conditions.
It is used for:
It is used for:
- Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis)
- Year-round allergies (perennial rhinitis)
- Urticaria (hives / itchy skin rash)
- Sneezing
- Runny or blocked nose
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Skin itching and hives
Adults and children 6 years and over:
10 mg once daily (1 tablet) - Or 5 mg twice daily (half tablet morning and evening if advised)
Swallow with water
Can be taken with or without food
Do not exceed 10 mg in 24 hours
10 mg once daily (1 tablet) - Or 5 mg twice daily (half tablet morning and evening if advised)
Swallow with water
Can be taken with or without food
Do not exceed 10 mg in 24 hours
Special considerations:
Dose reduction may be needed in kidney problems
Not usually recommended for children under 6 years in tablet form.
Dose reduction may be needed in kidney problems
Not usually recommended for children under 6 years in tablet form.
Do NOT take if:
- You are allergic to cetirizine, hydroxyzine, or any ingredients
- You have severe kidney failure (without medical supervision)
- You have kidney or liver problems
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding (generally considered safe but only if advised)
- You have epilepsy or risk of seizures
- You have difficulty passing urine (urinary retention conditions)
- Driving and machinery
- Some people may feel sleepy or tired
- Avoid driving until you know how it affects you
- Alcohol and interactions
- Alcohol can increase drowsiness
- Be cautious with:
- Other antihistamines
- Sedatives or sleeping tablets
Active ingredient:
Cetirizine hydrochloride 10 mg
Other ingredients (excipients)
(Always check the specific brand leaflet for exact excipients if you have allergies or lactose intolerance.)
Cetirizine hydrochloride 10 mg
Other ingredients (excipients)
- Lactose monohydrate
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Magnesium stearate
- Silicon dioxide
- Hypromellose (in film coating)
- Titanium dioxide (E171)
- Macrogol (PEG)
- Additional colouring agents depending on brand
(Always check the specific brand leaflet for exact excipients if you have allergies or lactose intolerance.)



