Find similiar products:
The text only version may be available in large print, Braille or audio CD.
For further information call emc accessibility on
0800 198 5000.
The product code(s) for this leaflet is: PL 29831/0681.
Wockhardt Allergy & Hayfever Relief 10mg Tablets (PL 29831/0681)
Wockhardt Allergy & Hayfever Relief 10mg Tablets
Cetirizine dihydrochloride
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor has told you.
1. What Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you take Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
3. How to take Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets
6. Contents of pack and other information
Cetirizine dihydrochloride, the active ingredient of the tablets is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of a substance called histamine which occurs naturally in the body. Histamine is involved in allergic reactions.
In adults and children aged 6 years and above, cetirizine is used to treat people who have hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), year round allergies such as dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis) and urticaria (swelling, redness and itchiness of the skin).
Antihistamines like cetirizine relieve the unpleasant symptoms and discomfort associated with these conditions, such as sneezing, irritated, runny and blocked up nose, itchy, red and watering eyes and skin rashes.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets:
Do not give this medicine to children below the age of 6 years because the tablet formulation does not allow the necessary dose adjustments.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Food does not affect absorption of cetirizine.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets should be avoided in pregnant women. Accidental use of the drug by a pregnant woman should not produce any harmful effects on the foetus.
Nevertheless, the medicine should only be administered if necessary and after medical advice.
Cetirizine passes into breast milk. A risk of side effects in breastfed infants cannot be excluded. Therefore, you should not take Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets during breast-feeding unless you have contacted a doctor.
This medicine does not normally make you feel sleepy. Clinical studies have produced no evidence of impaired attention, alertness and driving capabilities after taking Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets at the recommended dose. However, everyone reacts differently.
You should closely observe your response to the drug after you have taken Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets if you are intending to drive, engage in potentially hazardous activities or operate machinery.
If you do feel sleepy do not drive or use tools or machines.
You should not exceed the recommended dose.
Do not drink alcohol
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, please contact your doctor before taking these tablets.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as the doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The tablets need to be swallowed with a glass of liquid. The tablet can be divided into equal doses. Do not take more than one tablet each day.
Other form(s) of this medicine may be more suitable for children; ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Patients with moderate renal impairment are recommended to take 5mg once daily. If you suffer from severe kidney disease, please contact your doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose accordingly.
If your child suffers from kidney disease, please contact your doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose according to your child’s needs.
If you feel that the effect of Cetirizine Tablets is too weak or too strong, please consult your doctor.
The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of your complaints. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
If you think you have taken an overdose of Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets please inform your doctor. Your doctor will then decide what measures, if any, should be taken.
After an overdose, the side effects described below may occur with increased intensity.
Adverse effects such as confusion, diarrhoea, dizziness, tiredness, headache, malaise (feeling unwell), dilating of pupil, itching, restlessness, sedation, somnolence (sleepiness), stupor, abnormal rapid heart rate, tremors and urinary retention (difficulty in completely emptying the bladder) have been reported.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget to take a tablet, you should take one as soon as you remember, but wait at least 24 hours before taking your next tablet.
Rarely, pruritus (intense itching) and/or urticaria may return if you stop taking Cetirizine Tablets.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients)
Not known frequency of side effects (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Do not use after the expiry date which is stated on the blister strip and carton.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
The active substance is cetirizine; each tablet contains 10mg of cetirizine dihydrochloride. The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, crospovidone, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171) and polyethylene glycol (macrogol 400).
Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets are white, or almost white, oval-shaped tablets with a score line on one side. Allergy & Hayfever Relief Tablets are available from in packs of 7, 10, 14, 20 or 30 Tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Other formats:
To listen to or request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK Only).
Please be ready to give the following information:
Product name Reference number
Wockhardt Allergy & Hayfever Relief 10mg Tablets PL 29831/0681
This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
This leaflet was last revised in 10/2021.
107821/7