6 Months Supply Allacan Cetirizine Hayfever Allergy Tablets 30 x 6

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Most people only need to take an antihistamine for a short while when they have symptoms. You should stop taking cetirizine once your symptoms have eased. Rare: hepatic function abnormal (increased transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, γ-GT and bilirubin) Histamine is a natural substance that is created in your body when you have a reaction to something your body is allergic to, like pollen or pet hair. 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.

Now we know which antihistamines are non-drowsy, we can take a look at our drowsy antihistamines too. If your hay fever is particularly bad, you may find that one over the counter antihistamine is not enough to make a difference to your symptoms.

If your hay fever symptoms are really bad, you may occasionally need short-term relief. If this is the case, your GP may prescribe a short course of steroid tablets lasting between five to 10 days. You may only need to take Cetirizine on a day you have symptoms - for example, if you have been exposed to a trigger like animal hair. Most hay fever medication works best when you take it before the pollen is in the air and your symptoms develop.

are due to have an allergy test – taking cetirizine may affect the results, so you might need to stop taking it a few days before the test 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. If you have hay fever, your allergies will be worse when the pollen count is high, so plan ahead and stay indoors during peak pollen times if possible. On weeks when the pollen count is high or very high, it would also be advisable to avoid grassy areas, particularly in the early morning, evening or night, when the pollen count is highest." 2. Targeted treatmentsNon-drowsy - non-drowsy antihistamines are less likely to make you feel sleepy – such as cetirizine, fexofenadine and loratadine. If you forget to give a dose to a child who is taking cetirizine twice a day, you can give the missed dose if it's within 4 hours of when they should have had it. Patients on hemodialysis (creatinine clearance less than 7 ml/min) given a single oral 10 mg dose of cetirizine had a 3-fold increase in half-life and a 70 % decrease in clearance compared to normals. Cetirizine was poorly cleared by haemodialysis. Dosing adjustment is necessary in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment (see section 4.2). Children aged 6 and over can take cetirizine tablets and liquid that you buy from pharmacies and supermarkets.