Cetrizine Syrup

Short Description

Cetrizine Syrup is a medication used to treat various symptoms associated with allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold in children.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Cetrizine Syrup is given to children to treat various symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching associated with allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. It belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines and blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state, subsiding the immune system's response to these conditions.

Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember. Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Cetrizine Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.

Cetrizine Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides (lowers) your child's immune system's response to these conditions. As a result, the symptoms are relieved, and eventually, the condition is cured.

Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember Make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus if they feel sleepy or dizzy Avoid giving Cetrizine Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine Take sips of water to help with dry mouth Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child to prevent constipation