Each mL syrup (oral drops) contains: | |
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Cetirizine dihydrochloride | 2.5 mg |
Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) syrup contains: | |
Cetirizine dihydrochloride | 5 mg |
Cetirizine Dihydrochloride
This medicine contains cetirizine, an anti-allergy. Cetirizine blocks the action of histamine, a substance that causes allergic symptoms. Cetirizine is less likely to cause drowsiness and dizziness than the older class of anti-allergy medicines.
These medicines are used for the relief of symptoms associated with:
This medicine should be taken orally (by mouth). Or, as recommended by a doctor
AGE GROUP | Cetirizine (Alnix® Syrup) Dose | ||
2.5 mg per mL Syrup (Oral Drops) | 5 mg per 5 mL Syrup | ||
Infants 6 months - less than 12 months | 2.5 mg (1 mL) once a day | - | |
12 months - less than 2 years | 2.5 mg (1 mL) once or twice a day (every 12 hours) | - | |
2 - 5 years | 5 mg (2 mL) once a day or 2.5 mg (1 mL) twice a day (every 12 hours) | 5 mL (1 teaspoonful once a day or 2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoonful) twice a day (every 12 hours) | |
6 - 12 years | - | 10 mL (2 teaspoonsful) once a day or 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) twice a day (every 12 hours) |
For more information on safety, precaution and other information about this product, please see the Patient Information Leaflet.