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Zirtec
or Zirtec most popularly known as cetrizine is an antihistamine used for the
treatment of allergies and hives. As an antihistamine zirtec is known to
decrease the effect of natural chemical histamine in our body, thus providing
relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny
nose. Apart from this, Zirtec allergy medication is also used to treat itching
and swelling caused by chronic urticaria or allergic rhinitis.
Along
with treating allergic rhinitis, zirtec has also been found to be effective in
treating almost all kinds of allergies and symptoms related to these numerous
allergies. With the change of the seasons many people develop symptoms of
different kinds of allergies which include common cold, hay fever, hives and
allergic rhinitis.
These
allergies are caused by both the indoor and outdoor allergens such as pollens,
weeds, animal dander, dust, some types of grasses, mold etc. wreak havoc on all
and sundry. Although not very seriously harmful, these allergic symptoms cause
a lot of distress impairing a person’s ability to perform his/her day to day
activities effectively and efficiently.
Treatments
for allergic rhinitis and other allergy symptoms thus become extremely
important to lead normal active life. If you are already aware of the cause,
effects and reasons for your allergy symptoms, you can easily treat your
allergy using over the counter medications as and when you encounter these
allergy symptoms.
What is Zirtec?
Zirtec
is one such effective over the counter allergy medication which you easily take
to seek relief from your allergy symptoms. Zirtec 10 mg is an extended release
medication of the Zirtec family, is more powerful in treating both indoor and
outdoor allergies. As Zirtec helps in blocking the action of histamines, Zirtec
stops further reaction to allergens and treats allergy symptoms. Zirtec is
avaible in various forms, as extended release tablets, chewable tablets and
liquid Zirtec or Zirtec syrup.
Zirtec ingredients
Zirtec
ingredients include two active ingredients cetirizine hydrochloride and
pseudoephedrine hydrochloride along with several inactive ingredients. While
the active ingredients treat the symptoms, the inactive ones make Zirtec more
palatable and induce activity of active ingredients. While Zirtec is a highly
safe medicine which can be easily taken from over the counter to treat allergy
symptoms, it has certain side effects.
Zirtec side effects
Zyrtec or Zirtec side effects include drowsiness,
sleepiness, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, increased appetite, and nausea.
However, these side effects are known to subside with time as body becomes
accustomed to the effect of the Zyrtec allergy medication.
In
case of certain serious side effects such as chest pain, rash, and trouble
breathing, doctor must be informed immediately.
