Cetirizine Oral Solution 5mg/5ml Hayfever & Allergy- 200ml

What is Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution?

Cetirizine 5mg/5ml Oral Solution contains the active ingredient cetirizine hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines known as antihistamines. 

It is available in different forms and can be used to treat:

• Hay Fever (nasal sprays or tablets)
• Conjunctivitis
• Urticaria (hives)
• Food Allergies
• Insect bites and stings
• Eczema (as a cream)

Cetirizine provides effective relief from the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal rhinitis). This product can also work to treat symptoms brought on by other allergies, such as animal fur or dust mites.

You can buy Cetirizine oral solution from pharmacies without a prescription, and it can be used by adults and children.

What is Cetirizine Oral Solution used to treat?

Cetirizine is a medicine that acts quickly to relieve allergy symptoms associated with hay fever and other allergic conditions.

It is suitable for most adults and children who are aged 12 and above.

As a hay fever relief medicine, it is suitable for adults and children over 2 years of age and can relieve symptoms such as:

• Itchy, red or watery eyes
• Runny, blocked or irritated nose
• Sneezing

For the relief of other allergic conditions, this product can be taken by adults and children aged 6 years and over and can relieve the following:

• Allergies to pets or household mites
• Skin allergies, such as itching, a rash or hives
• A runny or itchy nose

Why is Cetirizine recommended for hay fever?

Certirizine is a commonly prescribed antihistamine due to it's non-drowsy properties when compared to other treatment options.

Studies have shown Cetirizine to be a fast-acting medicine that provides long-lasting relief from the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies. 

How does Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution work?

This product contains the active ingredient cetirizine hydrochloride, which works by blocking a chemical in your body called histamine. Histamine is produced when you come into contact with something that triggers your allergies, such as animal fur or pollen. In most instances, this chemical is useful to the body, but during an allergic reaction it causes symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes and a runny or blocked nose.

Cetirizine hydrochloride counteracts the effects of histamine, thus lessening your symptoms and allowing you to get on with your daily life.

Who can take Cetirizine hydrochloride solution?

Cetirizine 5mg/5ml Oral Solution may not be suitable for everyone to use.

Do not use Cetirizine Oral Solution if any of the below apply to you:

• You are allergic to cetirizine hydrochloride, hydroxyzine or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine (please refer to the Ingredients tab for full details)
• You are breastfeeding
• You have kidney failure

Do not take this medication without speaking to a doctor or pharmacist if:

• You are pregnant
• You have any kidney problems (your doctor may adjust your dose)
• You are due to have an allergy test (this product may affect the results)
• Your symptoms are persisting
• You have any problems urinating
• You have a hereditary intolerance to some sugars
• You suffer from epilepsy or are at risk of convulsions

As a hay fever treatment, this medicine should not be given to children under 2 years of age. For other allergic conditions, it is not suitable for children under 6 years old.

Always read the patient information leaflet for full details on the suitability of Cetirizine 5mg/5ml Oral Solution for both adults and children.

Can you buy Cetirizine oral solution over the counter?

Cetirizine oral solution is available from pharmacies and supermarkets without needing a prescription. You can also buy Cetirizine tablets over the counter.

Can you buy Cetirizine oral solution online in the UK?

You can buy Cetirizine oral solution online from Medicine Direct without needing a prescription. All you need to do is fill out our confidential online consultation form for one of our registered prescribers to make sure it is suitable for you to take. If you order by 2pm, we can also offer you next day delivery on your medication.

Medicine Direct is fully regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council, meaning we can guarantee that all medicine sold on our site is approved and safe. You should not order medicine online unless it is from a regulated UK pharmacy.

Cetirizine alternatives

Hay fever is a difficult condition to deal with, and sadly there is no cure for this problem. Fortunately, there are many medicines available to control and prevent the symptoms.

Cetirizine Hydrocholoride 10mg tablets are also available to buy online from Medicine Direct. We also sell other antihistamine tablets that work in the same way as Cetirizine. 

Other non-drowsy antihistamines that are available include Loratadine tablets and fexofenadine.

A variety of corticosteroid nasal sprays are available to order, too. Corticosteroids work to relieve the inflammation in the nasal passages that is brought on by hay fever, helping you to breathe properly again. The likes of Rhinocort, Flixonase or Nasonex can be ordered after completing an online consultation.