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Cetirizine

A non-drowsy antihistamine for hay fever and other allergy symptoms.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • hay fever and conjunctivitis
  • eczema and hives
  • insect bite and sting reactions
  • some food allergies

Common side effects

  • feeling sleepy or tired
  • headaches
  • dry mouth
  • feeling sick or dizzy
  • diarrhoea

Cautions

  • can still make you sleepy — do not drive if affected
  • check first if you have kidney failure or epilepsy
  • may need stopping a few days before allergy tests
  • best not to drink alcohol while taking it

Interactions

  • medicines causing drowsiness, dry mouth or difficulty peeing

Pregnancy: can be taken in pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/cetirizine (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations12

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
AllercetOral Liquid5mg/5 mlauthorized medicine importersOTC
AllercetTablet ( Film coated )10 mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdOTC
Axcel Cetirizine SyrupOral liquid ( Syrup )5mg/5ml ( 60ml )State Trading Organization PlcOTC
Axcel Cetirizine TabletTablet10 mgState Trading Organization PlcOTC
CITRI SYRUPOral Liquid ( Syrup )5 mg/5ml ( 60ml)Meditime Pvt LtdOTC
HisterOral Liquid5mg/5 mlauthorized medicine importersOTC
OncetOral Liquid ( Solution )5mg ( BP )/ 5mlADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdOTC
OncetTablet ( Film coated )10mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. Ltd. and State Trading Organization PlcOTC
Pharmaniaga Cetirizine Tablet 10 mgTablet ( Film coated )10mgPrime care investment Pvt LtdOTC
Ricam Oral liquidOral Liquid5 mg/ 5 mlauthorized medicine importersOTC
SIMTECTablet10mgDial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdOTC
XETEC 10MGTablet ( Film coated )10mgMazi ChemistOTC
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