Cetirizine (Amcal)™

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Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: Cetirizine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children 6 years and over. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, post-nasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus, tearing and redness of the eyes., Perennial allergic rhinitis: Cetirizine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years and over. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, post-nasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus and tearing., Chronic idiopathic urticaria: Cetirizine is indicated for the treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 6 years and over. It significantly reduces the occurrence, severity and duration of hives and markedly reduces pruritus. As with other antihistamines, patients should be advised to seek medical advice about the possibility that their urticaria is associated with ingestion of certain foods.

• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, film coated
• Oral
• White, capsule shaped film coated tablets with breakline on one side and "M+" embossed on other side.

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• 10 tablets
• 30 tablets
• 70 tablets

For the active ingredient: Cetirizine

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