Cetirizine hydrochloride – CETRIMAX 10mg

Cetrimax 10 mg is a branded cetirizine hydrochloride antihistamine available as a tablet or syrup. It’s commonly used to relieve symptoms of:

• Allergic rhinitis (seasonal or perennial): runny/stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes

• Chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives)

• Allergen‑induced asthma skin symptoms (e.g. itching, rash)

• Adults & children ≥ 6 years: 10 mg once daily (or 5 mg twice daily)

• Children 2–6 years: 5 mg daily (or 2.5 mg twice daily)

• Under 2 years: lower syrup doses (½ teaspoon daily)

Side Effects & Precautions

Common: drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, occasional GI upset or throat symptoms

• Sedation is generally lower than with older antihistamines getomeds.com+4medicinesfaq.com+4mdl.com.bd+4

• Caution when driving or using machinery until effects are known medicinesfaq.com

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:

• FDA category B—animal studies show no harm, but human data is limited; use only if needed

• Drug passes into breast milk—use with caution in nursing mothers medicinesfaq.com+6medeasy.health+6practo.com+6

Renal impairment: dose adjustment may be required; avoid use in severe kidney disease without medical advice