Cetirizine is an allergy medicine you can get at a pharmacy without a prescription. That is, there is no need for a cure.
Cetirizine comes in capsules and tablets. Most of the time, you only have to take it once daily, and it starts to work quickly.
In general, Cetirizine is a safe and effective medicine, but there are some things you should know before taking it. Please find out how this medicine works, why it is used, and how to handle it safely.
Why do we use Cetirizine?
If you have allergies like hay fever all year or during certain times of the year, your doctor may suggest Cetirizine. Cetirizine might help with allergy symptoms, but it doesn’t stop them from happening.
Your body makes a chemical called histamine when it comes in contact with allergens to which you may be allergic. Most of the symptoms of an allergic reaction are caused by histamine.
- Cetirizine is an antihistamine. It blocks what histamine does.
- Cetirizine relieves mild to moderate allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
- a nose that runs, eyes that itch or water
- throat or nose itch
You can have these reactions if you touch or breathe in allergens like pollen, mould, or pet dander. Most allergies affect your nose, sinuses, throat, and other parts of your upper respiratory system.
Cetirizine can also help make hives go away. Hives are raised with itchy skin rashes. They often happen when someone is allergic to food or medicine.