Zirtek Allergy Relief for Children offers once daily relief from symptoms such as sneezing; a runny, blocked up nose; itchy and watery eyes as a result of hay fever or other allergies (eg dust, mould and pet allergies). Also relieves the symptoms of urticaria (hives and itchy skin rashes).

• Sugar free banana flavour
• Suitable for 6 years +

This medicine treats adults & children aged 6 years and over: suffering from 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 Zirtek Allergy Relief for Children relieve the unpleasant symptoms and discomfort associated with the above conditions, such as sneezing, irritated, runny and blocked up nose, itchy, red and watering eyes and skin rashes.

• Adults, and children aged 6 years and over:
• Two 5 ml spoonfuls once a day OR
• One 5 ml spoonful in the morning and another 5 ml spoonful in the evening.

• You may feel drowsy or dizzy, taking half your dose twice a day may reduce this.

• This solution should not be given to children under 6 years of age.

• Do not exceed the stated dose
• If symptoms persist consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Each ml of Zirtek Allergy Relief for Children contains: 1 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride as the active ingredient.

This medicine also contains: sorbitol (E420), glycerol (E422), propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216), banana flavouring. sodium acetate (E262), acetic acid (E260) and purified water.

Before taking Zirtek Allergy Relief For Children:

You should consult your doctor before taking this medicine:

• If you are pregnant or if your doctor has told you that you have kidney problems.

You should not take this medicine if you are:

• breastfeeding or
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of its constituents

Zirtek Allergy Relief for Children contains: methylhydroxybenzoate (E2l8) and propylhydroxybenzoate (E216) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) and glycerol (E422) which may cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhoea.

• If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Zirtek Allergy Relief For Children.

As with all antihistamines, you should avoid excessive alcohol consumption when taking this medicine.

If you have ever had a reaction to an antihistamine in the past consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this solution.

After taking Zirtek Allergy Relief For Children: This medicine does not cause side-effects in most people. However, as with all medicines, some people can react differently.

If you :

• have frequent headaches
• have an upset stomach
• become agitated
• have diarrhoea
• get a dry mouth
• feel weak/unwell
• experience unusual touch sensation
• experience fatigue, dizziness or drowsiness
• experience itchiness and skin rash

Stop taking the solution and tell your doctor.

Other rare side effects have been reported such as bleeding and bruising easily, rapid heart beat, difficulty focusing, blurred vision, swelling, allergic reaction/shock, changes in liver function, fits, confusion, depression, aggression, weight increase, unusual limb movements, experience a bad taste in the mouth, fainting, hallucination, insomnia, bed wetting, pain and/or difficulty passing water, red and/or blotchy skin rash.

If you notice anything unusual or have any other unexpected effects stop taking the solution and tell your doctor.

This solution does not normally cause drowsiness. However, individuals can react differently to treatment. If you are affected you should not drive or operate machinery, but should persist with the solution as any drowsiness doesn't usually last very long.

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