To relieve the symptoms of hayfever, rhinitis and other allergies
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adults and children aged 6 years and over
Active ingredients:
Cetirizine Dihydrochloride
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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Anti-Hist Allergy is an antiallergic medication. In adults and children aged 6 years and above, Anti-Hist Allergy is indicated:
- For the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
- For the relief of chronic nettle rash (chronic idiopathic urticaria).
Suitable for
Adults and children aged 6 years and over
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Directions:
- Adults and adolescents above 12 years old: The recommended dose is 10mg (1 tablet) once daily.
- Children between 6 and 12 years old: The recommended dose is 5mg (half a tablet) twice daily.
- Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment: Patients with moderate renal impairment are recommended to take 5mg (half a tablet) once daily. If you feel that the effect of Anti-Hist Allergy is too weak or too strong, please consult your doctor.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not take Anti-Hist Allergy:
- If you are allergic to cetirizine dihydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- If you are allergic to hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives
- If you have a severe kidney disease (severe renal failure with creatinine clearance below 10 ml/min).
- Not for use in children under 6 years of age
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- Not suitable for breastfeeding women
- If you are a patient with renal insufficiency
- If you have problems passing urine (like spinal cord problems or prostate or bladder problems)
- If you are an epileptic patient or a patient at risk of convulsions, you should ask your doctor for advice.
As is the case with all antihistamines, it is recommended to avoid concurrent consumption of alcohol. If you are scheduled for allergy testing, ask your doctor if you should stop taking Anti-Hist Allergy as this medicine may affect your allergy test results.
Precautions
This is a medicine;
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
Storage
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Active ingredients
Cetirizine Dihydrochloride
Ingredients
Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, talc, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 4000 and sodium citrate.
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