Cetirizine

What are anti-histamine tablets? Hay fever antihistamine tablets are used to prevent and treat the symptoms of hay fever. They can be used on their own or in combination with a nasal spray or eye drops. Antihistamine tablets work by blocking the body’s response to pollen and relieving symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and itchy or watery eyes. Cetirizine, Loratidine and Telfast are all antihistamine tablets currently available from DrFelix to treat hay fever.

Cetirizine: Each tablets contains cetirizine hydrocholride 10mg. Loratidine: Each tablet contains Loratidine 10mg. Telfast: Each tablet contains fexofenadine hydrochloride 120mg.

Use as instructed on the medicine pack.

Refer to individual patient information leaflets for full details of cautions and side effects associated with each medication.Common side effects of Cetirizine include nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, fatigue and a sore throat. Loratidine can rarely cause an allergic reaction, irregular heartbeat, and liver problems. If any of these side effects occur contact a doctor immediately.Side effects of Telfast include nausea, headache, dizziness and drowsiness.