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'''Cetirizine''' or '''cetirizine hydrochloride''' is a well-known non-sedating antihistamine medication and is commonly used for [[allergy|allergies]] and hayfever.<ref name="drugscom" /><ref name="Second-gen">{{Cite web | url = https://www.webmd.com/allergies/difference-between-first-generation-antihistamines-second-generation-antihistamines | title = What's the Difference Between First-Generation and Second-Generation Antihistamines? | first = Lilianna | last = Hogan | website = WebMD | language=en|access-date=2023-05-22}}</ref> Brand names of cetirizine include '''Benadryl Allergy''', '''Piriteze''', '''Zyrtec and''' '''Zirtec'''.<ref name="drugscom">{{Cite web | url = https://www.drugs.com/cetirizine-hcl.html | title = Cetirizine Hcl: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects | website = Drugs.com|language=en|access-date=2020-07-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/cetirizine/ | title = Cetirizine: antihistamine that relieves allergy symptoms | date = 2018-10-30 | website = nhs.uk|language=en|access-date=2020-07-28}}</ref> Allergies that cetirizine is commonly used for include reactions to [[mold]], dust mites, pets, pollen and skin allergies. == Theory == == Evidence == == Risks and safety == ==Costs and availability== Cetirizine is widely available over the counter, and may also be sold on prescription. Generic tablets are very cheap, but branded tablets are not. Cetirizine hydrochloride is also sold as an oral solution/liquid, for example Piriteze allergy syrup for children, which is free of lactose. ==See also== *[[Histamine]] *[[Allergy]] *[[Mast cell activation syndrome]] (MCAS) ==Learn more== *[https://www.drugs.com/cetirizine-hcl.html Cetirizine - drugs.com] *[https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/cetirizine/ Cetirizine - NHS] ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:Antihistamines]] [[Category:Potential treatments]] [[Category:Non-sedating antihistamines]] [[Category:H1 antihistamines]]
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