Conditions Zyrtec Treats
Zyrtec is indicated for the treatment of allergies in children as young as 2 years old and adults. This medication is available without any prescription. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as non-sedating antihistamines. This medication is less likely to cause drowsiness in patients taking this medication. Zyrtec is effective for the treatment of allergic symptoms such as sneezing, itchy throat or nose, watery or itchy eyes and runny nose. Itching due to hives that may or may be caused by allergic reactions can also be treated with this medication. Allergies are caused due to the reaction of immune system of the body towards substances that may not bother other people. The allergens that cause allergic reactions include medicines, certain foods or pollens. Allergies can be perennial or seasonal. Hay fever occurs at a specific time of a year. This medication belongs to a group of drugs known as antihistamines. Histamines are naturally produced by the body. When the body reacts to these allergens histamines are produced in the body. This medication inhibits the binding of these histamines to the histamine receptors in the body. The inhibition binding of histamines reduces the effects of histamines. This causes the allergic reactions to disappear. |
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Zyrtec General InformationThe active component of Zyrtec is Cetirizine hydrochloride. This active ingredient’s chemical name comes as: (±) - [2- [4- [(4-chlorophenyl) phenylmethyl] -1- piperazinyl] ethoxy] acetic acid, dihydrochloride. Its empirical formula is stated as: C21H25ClN2O3•2HCl and it has a molecular weight of: 461.82. How to Buy ZyrtecZyrtec is one of the commonly prescribed allergy medications by physicians as it is able to relieve allergy symptoms from seasonal allergies, pet allergies and other types. The allergy medicine is ordered to take one or more times a day by physicians depending on the severity of the allergies and other health conditions. How to Take ZyrtecThe recommended dosage of Zyrtec in older children and adults is 10mg once per day. In case of mild symptoms a lower dosage of 5 mg once per day can be recommended. The dosage can be increased or decreased only by the heath care provider depending on the effectiveness and side effects of this medication. Zyrtec Side effectsCommon side effects associated with the medication of Zyrtec are mild in nature. They can be easily tolerated by most of the patients taking this medication. Common side effects experienced by children after using Zyrtec include diarrhea, nosebleeds, drowsiness, cough, abdominal pain, sore throat and headaches. |
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