Cetirizine Hydrochloride

• Cetirizine

Cetirizine is a medication used to treat several allergy symptoms, such as runny nose and sneezing. This eMedTV Web page offers provides an in-depth look at this drug, including its uses, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.

• What Is Cetirizine Used For?

Cetirizine is used to treat several allergy symptoms, including runny nose, sneezing, and itchy throat. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at what cetirizine is used for, including information on how it works and whether it is used in children.

• Cetirizine Side Effects

Common side effects of cetirizine include fatigue, dry mouth, and drowsiness. This part of the eMedTV Web site explores side effects in adults and children, including information on side effects that require immediate medical attention.

• Cetirizine Dosage

As this eMedTV segment explains, the recommended cetirizine dosage for most adults and children age six and over is cetirizine 10 mg once daily. This article offers several tips on cetirizine dosing, including how and when the drug should be taken.

• Drug Interactions With Cetirizine

Narcotics, sleep medications, and other drugs can interact with cetirizine. This eMedTV selection offers detailed information on these and other drug interactions with cetirizine, including information on the results of these interactions.

• Precautions and Warnings With Cetirizine

Even though cetirizine is classified as a "non-sedating" drug, it can still cause significant drowsiness. This eMedTV resource takes a look at several precautions and warnings with cetirizine, including a list of people who should not take the drug.