CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Generic name: CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: BAJAJ MEDICAL, LLC.
| Brand name | CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | BAJAJ MEDICAL, LLC |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Perennial Allergic Rhinitis Cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution, USP is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis due to allergens such as dust mites, animal dander and molds in children 6 to 23 months of age. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, postnasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus, and tearing. Chronic Urticaria Cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution, USP is indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in children 6 months to 5 years of age. It significantly reduces the occurrence, severity, and duration of hives and significantly red |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution, USP can be taken without regard to food consumption. Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic Urticaria: The recommended initial dose of cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution, USP in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) oral solution once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful oral solution once a day or one ½ teaspoonful oral solution given every 12 |
| Active ingredient(s) | CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=05324e41-ee3f-0e4b-e063-6294a90a102c |