Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup label

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup

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Uses

Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup 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 syrup 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 reduces pruritus.

History

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Other Information

Cetirizine hydrochloride is an orally active and selective H1-receptor antagonist. The chemical name is (±) – [2- [4- [(4- chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl] -1- piperazinyl] ethoxy]acetic acid, dihydrochloride. Cetirizine hydrochloride is a racemic compound with an empirical formula of C21H25ClN2O3 •2HCl. The molecular weight is 461.82 and the chemical structure is shown below:

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Cetirizine dihydrochloride is a white or almost white powder and is freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in acetone and in methylene chloride. Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup is a colorless to slightly yellow syrup containing cetirizine hydrochloride at a concentration of 1 mg/mL (5 mg/5 mL) for oral administration. The pH is between 4 and 5. The inactive ingredients of the syrup are: banana flavor, glacial acetic acid, grape flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium acetate, sucrose and purified water.

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup Manufacturers

  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited
    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
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    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited

    Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup can be taken without regard to food consumption.

    Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic Urticaria

    The recommended initial dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or one ½ teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours.

    Children 6 months to < 2 years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria

    The recommended dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours.

  • Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
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    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
    adults and children 6 years and over: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) or 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) in 24 hours adults 65 years and over: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1⁄2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) once daily. If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily or 1⁄2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) in 24 hours. children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease: ask a doctor
  • Wockhardt Llc.
    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Wockhardt Llc.
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    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Wockhardt Llc.

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Wockhardt Llc.
    Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup can be taken without regard to food consumption. Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic UrticariaThe recommended initial dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoon) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or one ½ teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours. Children 6 months to <2 years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic UriticariaThe recommended dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours. Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic UrticariaThe recommended initial dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoon) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or one ½ teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours. Children 6 months to <2 years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic UriticariaThe recommended dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours.
  • Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
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    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
    apply to underarms only apply 2-3 clicks as needed
  • Perrigo New York Inc
    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Burberry Limited
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    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Burberry Limited

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Burberry Limited
    Apply liberally 15 mins before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hrs. Use a water resistant sunscreen if swiming or sweating. ​Sun Protection Measures.  ​Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.  To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses Children under 6 months of age:  Ask doctor.
  • Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
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    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Cetirizine hydrochloride Syrup can be taken without regard to food consumption.

    Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic Urticaria:  The recommended initial dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (1/2 teaspoon) syrup once daily.  The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or one 1/2 teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours.

    Children 6 months to less than 2 years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Uriticaria:  The recommended dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children 6 months to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours.
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    No Recall

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup (cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution) can be taken without regard to food consumption.

    Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic Urticaria:

    The recommended initial dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup (cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution) in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or one ½ teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours.

    Children 6 months to <2 years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria:

    The recommended dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup (cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution) in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours.

    Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic Urticaria:

    The recommended initial dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup (cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution) in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or one ½ teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours.

    Children 6 months to <2 years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria:

    The recommended dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup (cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution) in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours.

  • Silarx Pharmaceuitcals, Inc
    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Silarx Pharmaceuitcals, Inc
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    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Silarx Pharmaceuitcals, Inc

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Silarx Pharmaceuitcals, Inc

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup can be taken without regard to food consumption.

    Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic Urticaria: The recommended initial dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoon) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or ½ teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours.

    Children 6 months to less than 2 years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Uriticaria: The recommended dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours.

  • Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Carilion Materials Management
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    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Carilion Materials Management

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Carilion Materials Management

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup, 1 mg/mL can be taken without regard to food consumption.

    The recommended initial dose of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup, 1 mg/mL in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (1/2 teaspoonful) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or one 1/2 teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours. Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic Urticaria:

    The recommended dose of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup, 1 mg/mL in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg (1/2 teaspoonful) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours. Children 6 Months to <2 Years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria:

  • Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
    No Recall

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc

    Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup | Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc

    Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup can be taken without regard to food consumption.

    Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic Urticaria

    The recommended initial dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or one ½ teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours.

    Children 6 months to < 2 years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria

    The recommended dose of cetirizine hydrochloride syrup in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours.