Cetirizine

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

H1 antagonist.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Allergic reactions, eczema, pruritus, allergic rhinitis, urticaria.

Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Second and third trimester pregnancies.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Adults/children > 12 years: once/day 10 mg p.o.
  • Children 2-12 years: 1 time per day 5 mg p.o. or 1 time per day 10 trp. p.o.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Allergic reactions, paragroup allergy (juice, trp.), dry mouth, headache, gastrointestinal disorders, fatigue, dizziness, gastrointestinal disorders, transaminase increase.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Pregnancy 1st trimester, lactation, children < 2 years, severe kidney disease, paragroup allergy (juice, drops).

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Cetirizine Solution 1A Pharma, Zyrtec, Reactine, Cetirizine-Ratiopharm, Cetirizine Hexal; Zyrtec Duo (combination preparation with pseudoephedrine)

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Consists of 50% levocetirizine and 50% ineffective dextrocetirizine (dextrocetirizine has no antihistaminergic effect).

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Ambros-Rudolph CM (2006) Dermatoses of pregnancy. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 4: 748-759
  2. del Cuvillo A et al (2006) Comparative pharmacology of the H1 antihistamines. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 16: 3-12

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer