ZYRTEC film-coated Allergic cold, Hive, Hives, hay fever tablets

Areas of application:
- Allergic colds, eg hay fever
- Hives

Instructions for

ZYRTEC, Allergic cold, Hive, Hives, hay fever tablets use:
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist .

Type of application?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. Ask this in doubt, your doctor or pharmacist.

overdose?
Overdose can cause diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness and increased heart rate, among other things. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Forgot to take?
Continue taking it as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.

A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.

Mode ZYRTEC, Allergic cold, Hive, Hives, hay fever tablets of action:
How does the ingredient in the drug work?

The active ingredient helps with allergies and calms the itching. It suppresses the effects of the body's own substance histamine and prostaglandins in two ways: First, it inhibits the release of substances from the mast cells (special defense cells) in the blood and tissue; secondly, it displaces the substances from their binding sites. As tissue hormones and messenger substances, histamine and prostaglandins play an important role in the development of inflammation and allergic reactions.

ZYRTEC, Allergic cold, Hive, Hives, hay fever tablets Contraindications:
What speaks against an application?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Tendency to seizures, such as:
- Epilepsy
- Impaired kidney function

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: The medicine should not normally be used in this age group.

What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the drug can be used during pregnancy.
- Breast-feeding: consult your doctor or pharmacist. He will examine your particular starting position and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.

Side ZYRTEC, Allergic cold, Hive, Hives, hay fever tablets effects:
What side effects can occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- headache
- dizziness
- tiredness
- sleepiness
- restlessness
- sore throat
- dry mouth
- runny nose
- abnormal sensations
- hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as:
- itching
- skin rash
- feeling unwell
- General weakness

. If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

Important ZYRTEC, Allergic cold, Hive, Hives, hay fever tablets information:
What should you consider?
- Be careful if you are allergic to the solvent polyethylene glycol (E number E 431)!
- Be careful if you are allergic to talc!