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Contains cetirizine hydrochloride.
Always read the label.
Piriteze Allergy Syrup is a clear, colourless solution. Each
1 ml of oral solution contains 1 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride
as the active ingredient. It also contains glycerol, propylene
glycol, sorbitol (E420), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218),
propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), sodium acetate, acetic
acid, saccharin sodium, banana flavour and purified water.
Each bottle contains 70 ml of syrup.
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The syrup contains the active ingredient cetirizine hydrochloride.
Cetirizine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines
which help relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy
skin rashes.
The syrup is used to treat the allergic symptoms (runny
or itchy nose with or without stuffiness) causedby hayfever
and other allergies e.g. pet and house dust mite allergies.
The syrup can also be taken to relieve the rashes and itching
of chronic urticaria (hives). Urticaria can occur as a persistent
condition and is recognised by the formation of raised white
or reddish lumps surrounded by red inflamed areas which itch
or sting.
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Check before you take this syrup
Do not take this syrup if you:
• Are allergic to any
of the ingredients listed above.
• Have severe kidney problems.
Take special care with this syrup if you have:
• Liver problems
• Mild or moderate kidney
problems.
Talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
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Sedatives e.g. nitrazepam, as their effects may be
increased by cetirizine. |
Taking this medicine with food and drink:
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As with other antihistamines,
it is advisable to avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol
whilst taking
this syrup. |
Pregnancy and breast feeding:
• Talk to your doctor
before taking if you are pregnant.
• Do not take if you are
breast feeding.
Driving and using machines:
• This syrup does not
normally cause drowsiness. However, individuals can react
differently so if you are affected, you should not drive
or operate machinery. This effect will be worse if you are
also taking sedatives or drink alcohol.
Other Precautions you should take:
• The medicine should
be discontinued 3 days before any allergy testing.
• If you take your medicine
for a long time there is an increased risk of tooth decay
due to mouth
dryness. It is important to brush your teeth regularly.
Important information about some of the ingredients of the
syrup:
• This product contains
sorbitol - if you have been told by your doctor that you
have an intolerance to
some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Methyl parahydroxybenzoate
(E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) may cause allergic
reactions (possibly delayed).
How to take this syrup
Solution for oral use.
Use the spoon provided to make sure you have the correct
dose.
Adults (including the elderly) and children aged
6 years and over: Two 5 ml spoonfuls once daily,
or one 5 ml spoonful morning and evening.
If the medicine makes you drowsy take once daily in the
evening.
Children under 6 years: not recommended.
If
you have kidney problems, you may only need half the recommended
dose. If you take more syrup than you should:
If
you (or someone else) swallow a lot of the syrup all together,
or if you think a child has accidently swallowed any of the
syrup, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or
your doctor immediately.
Overdose can cause drowsiness, unconsciousness,
dry mouth, loss of co-ordination, shaking, headache, dilated
pupils, feeling flushed, a very high temperature, hallucinations,
fits, tics, dizziness or fainting, problems urinating, changes
in heart rhythm, feeling and being sick. In children, agitation
may occur.
If you forget to take the syrup:
If you
forget to take a dose, take one as soon as you remember,
unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Never take
two doses together. Take the remaining doses at the correct
time.
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Most people taking the syrup find it causes them no problems.
Occasionally some people may have:
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Agitation
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Stomach or intestinal discomfort
These are all temporary, mild side effects of this medicine.
Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor or go to your
nearest hospital casualty department
urgently if you experience a severe but rare allergic reaction
which can include skin reactions,
swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat which may cause
difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
If you are concerned about these effects, or if the syrup
affects you in any other way, stop taking it
and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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