6 Months Supply Allacan Cetirizine Hayfever Allergy Tablets 30 x 6

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At therapeutic doses, no clinically significant interactions have been demonstrated with alcohol (for a blood alcohol level of 0.5 g/L). Nevertheless, precaution is recommended if alcohol is taken concomitantly. Antihistamines are medicines often used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis and reactions to insect bites or stings. It is not known if cetirizine crosses the human placenta to the foetus. The molecular weight (about 462 for the dihydrochloride salt) is low enough, however, that transfer to the foetus should be expected.

In a placebo-controlled study, cetirizine given at the high daily dose of 60 mg for seven days did not cause statistically significant prolongation of QT interval. Urticaria is a condition where an itchy skin rash develops. The rash can be triggered by an allergy to a substance such as a soap or a detergent. Most antihistamines can be bought from pharmacies and shops, but some are only available on prescription. Types of antihistamine Cetirizine belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines - it is an anti-allergy medicine. It stops the effects of a naturally occurring substance called histamine and this helps to relieve the symptoms of allergies such as hay fever and urticaria. antihistamines that make you feel sleepy – such as chlorphenamine (Piriton), cinnarizine, diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine and promethazineCaution should be taken in patients with predisposition factors of urinary retention (e.g. spinal cord lesion, prostatic hyperplasia) as cetirizine may increase the risk of urinary retention. Finding effective hay fever relief that works for you and your schedule can be difficult, especially if you're going through and trying the hundreds on offer. LloydsPharmacy Pharmacist, Anshu Kaura, provides her five top tips to cope with hay fever symptoms this summer. 1. Be pollen aware Children aged 6 and over can take cetirizine tablets and liquid that you buy from pharmacies and supermarkets.

Summary of Product Characteristics: Benadryl Allergy Oral Solution/Benadryl Allergy Children's 1mg/ml oral solution. McNeil Products Ltd. Revised May 2010. If you drink alcohol while you are on cetirizine, be aware of its effects on you and do not drink more than moderate amounts. Alcohol can increase the risk of side-effects from antihistamines. There may be a risk the medicines do not mix, which could stop either from working properly or increase the risk of side effects.

No dose adjustment is needed in patients with solely hepatic impairment, however caution should be exercised and dose adjustment is recommended in patients with hepatic and renal impairment (see Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment table above). Contraindications allacan was not mutagenic in the Ames test, and not clastogenic in the human lymphocyte assay, the mouse lymphoma assay, and in vivo micronucleus test in rats . Cetirizine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: Antihistamines are medicines often used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever , hives , conjunctivitis and reactions to insect bites or stings .