Piriteze One a Day Allergy Tablets are used to relieve the allergic symptoms hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet and house dust mite allergies.

Piriteze Allergy Tablets can also be taken to relieve the rash and itching of chronic urticaria (hives).

Piriteze Allergy Tablets contains the active ingredient: Cetirizine Hydrochloride, an antihistamines which can help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes.

For details of other Piriteze products see the Piriteze main page.

Piriteze is also available as:

• Piriteze Allergy (12 Tablets)
• Piriteze Allergy Syrup

How to take Piriteze Allergy Tablets:

Adults and children 6 years and over: Swallow one Piriteze Allergy Tablet daily

For people with kidney problems: Swallow half a tablet daily

Children under 6 years: not recommended

• Do not take more than the recommended dose
• If symptoms persist, consult your doctor
• Always follow the instructions in your own product

If you forget to take Piriteze Allergy Tablets take one as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one.

• Never take two doses together

If you take too many tablets: Contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. Do not drive if you have taken too many tablets.

Piriteze Allergy Tablets contain: Cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg as the active ingredient.

They also contain: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (E464), macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide (E171) and polydextrose.

Do not take Piriteze Allergy Tablets if you:

• Have ever had an allergic reaction to antihistamines or to any of the other ingredients
• Are under 6 years

Take special care with Piriteze Allergy Tablets:

• Be careful when drinking alcohol while using  Piriteze Allergy Tablets. They can increase the effects of drinking.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if the tablets make you feel drowsy. At the recommended dose, Piriteze Allergy Tablets do not cause drowsiness in the majority of people.
• If you have kidney problems
• If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using Piriteze Allergy Tablets

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding:

• Do not take Piriteze Allergy Tablets if you are breast-feeding
• Do not take if you are pregnant unless your doctor tells you to

Possible side effects: Like all medicines, Piriteze Allergy Tablets can have side effects, but not everybody gets them.

Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor is you experience: Convulsions

The following side effects may occur: Headache - Dizziness - Agitation - Dry mouth - Drowsiness - Stomach discomfort.

If these effects, or if the tablets affect you in any other way, stop taking them and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.