Zirtek Allergy Relief

• Children aged 6 to 12 years: 5ml (one full measuring spoon) twice a day.

• Adults and children over 12 years: take 10 ml (two full measuring spoons) daily.

• Not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

Active Ingredient: cetirizine dihydrochloride.

Other Ingredients: sorbitol (E 420), glycerol, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, methylparahydroxybenzoate (E 218), propylparahydroxybenzoate (E216), banana flavour 54.330/A (Firmenich), sodium acetate, glacial acetic acid and purified water.

Do not take if:

• Have end-stage kidney disease (severe renal failure requiring dialysis)

• Are allergic to cetirizine dihydrochloride, hydroxyzine, piperazine derivatives, or any of the other ingredients

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use if you:

• Have kidney problems (dose adjustment may be needed)

• Have difficulty passing urine (e.g. due to spinal cord, prostate, or bladder problems)

• Have epilepsy or are at risk of convulsions

Alcohol

• No significant interaction at normal doses

• However, avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, especially higher doses, as safety data is limited

Allergy testing

• Stop taking this medicine several days before allergy tests if advised by your doctor, as it may affect results

Other medicines

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines you are taking or have recently taken

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Should be avoided during pregnancy unless advised by a doctor

• Not recommended during breastfeeding unless medically necessary (cetirizine passes into breast milk)

Driving and using machines

• No evidence of reduced alertness at recommended doses

• Monitor how you react before driving or operating machinery

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

• Do not use this medicine after the ‘EXP’ date shown on the pack.

• Store below 25ºC. Protect from sunlight.