Cetirizine

Chemical formula: C₂₁H₂₅ClN₂O₃  Molecular mass: 388.888 g/mol  PubChem compound: 2678

Therapeutic indications

Cetirizine is indicated for:

Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Cetirizine dihydrochloride is indicated in adults and paediatric patients 6 years and above:

  • for the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
  • for the relief of symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Contraindications

Cetirizine is contraindicated in the following cases:

Severe renal impairment

Renal failure stage 5: Kidney failure (GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2 or dialysis)

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