Cetirizine Hay Fever and Allergy Tablets

Cetirizine and cetirizine hydrochloride are the active ingredients in some Benadryl products.

This includes Benadryl Allergy One A Day Relief tablets, Benadryl Allergy Liquid Release capsules, and Benadryl Children’s allergy syrup.

Other Benadryl products, such as Benadryl Allergy Relief capsules contain other active ingredients, such as acrivastine and pseudoephedrine.

Cetirizine tablets and capsules can usually be taken by children over the age of 12, and should not be given to children younger than this.

If your child has hay fever or other allergies you could give them cetirizine syrup, which can be taken by children aged 2 or over.

If you’re not sure which allergy medicine will be right for your child, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

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Cetirizine tablets can be taken during pregnancy; however, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking them.

This is because medical professionals will usually recommend allergy medications that contain an active ingredient called loratadine during pregnancy, as it’s considered to be safer for you and your baby.

If, for any reason, you can’t take loratadine, your doctor or pharmacist may then recommend cetirizine.

For more information about whether your own medicine is suitable for use during pregnancy, read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medication or speak to a medical professional.

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