Cetcip

Uses
Cetcip (Cetrizine) is used to minimize symptoms of hayfever and allergies. Cetrizine relieves sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose associated with hayfever and allergy. Cetcip can also help treat the itching and swelling caused by hives.

Dosage and Administration
Cetcip tablets contain 10mg of Cetrizine hydrochloride and come packaged as a strip of 10 tablets.

Most people will take a dosage of 5mg to 10mg daily. Follow the dosage instructions given by your doctor.

Side effects
The more serious side effects of Cetcip (Cetrizine) can include:

• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• weakness, tremors (uncontrolled shaking), or sleep problems (insomnia)
• severe restless feeling, hyperactivity
• confusion
• problems with vision
• urinating less than usual or not at all

If you experience any of the above, stop taking Cetcip and contact your doctor.

You should also stop taking Cetcip and contact your doctor if you notice any signs of allergy to this medicine (difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat).

You may also notice less serious side effects while taking Cetcip including:

• dizziness, drowsiness
• tired feeling
• dry mouth
• sore throat
• cough
• nausea
• constipation
• headache

Precautions
One of the effects of Cetcip (Cetrizine) is drowsiness. If you are going to drive a car, make sure you are aware of how Cetcip affects you before doing so.

Alcohol should be avoided while taking Cetcip (Cetrizine).

Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines that can make you feel sleepy including sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, seizure medicines, or antidepressants.

Cetrizine is not expected to be harmful to unborn babies, but it can be passed through the breast milk.