Possible interactions:
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- If you are taking or have recently taken any other medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Due to the profile of cetirizine, no interactions with other medications are expected
- Food intake does not significantly affect the absorption of cetirizine.
Undesirable effects:
Like all medicines, ALAIRGIX ALLERGY CETIRIZINE 10 mg, chewable tablet is likely to have adverse reactions although not everyone is susceptible.
Since marketing, the following adverse reactions have been reported. Their frequency has been defined as: (common: 1 in 100 to 1 in 10 patients, uncommon: 1 in 1000 to 1 in 100, rare: 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 1000, very rare: less than 1 in 10,000).
- Hematologic and lymphatic system disorders:
Very rare: thrombocytopenia (decreased platelets)
- General disorders:
Common: fatigue
- Cardiac disorders:
Rare: tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)
- Eye disorders:
Very rare: accommodation disorders, blurred vision, oculogyric crises (uncontrolled circular movements of the eyes)
- Gastrointestinal disorders:
Common: dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea
Uncommon: abdominal pain.
- General disorders and administration site conditions:
Uncommon: asthenia (extreme tiredness), malaise,
Rare: edema (subcutaneous swelling)
- Immune system disorders:
Rare: allergic reactions, sometimes severe (very rare)
- Hepatobiliary disorders:
Rare: abnormal liver function (increased liver enzymes)
- Investigations:
Rare: weight gain
- Nervous system disorders:
Common: dizziness, headache
Uncommon: paresthesia (abnormal sensation in the skin)
Rare: convulsions, abnormal movements
Very rare: syncope, tremor, dysgeusia (taste alteration)
- Psychiatric disorders:
Common: drowsiness
Uncommon: restlessness
Rare: aggression, confusion, depression, hallucination, insomnia
Very rare: tic
- Kidney and urinary tract disorders:
Very rare: difficulty urinating
- Respiratory conditions:
Common: pharyngitis, rhinitis
- Skin and subcutaneous tissue conditions:
Uncommon: pruritus, rash
Rare: urticaria
Very rare: oedema, fixed erythema pigmentosa.
If you develop any of the above side effects, please inform your doctor. At the first sign of an allergic reaction, stop taking ALAIRGIX ALLERGIE CETIRIZINE. Your doctor will assess the severity of the reaction and decide what action, if any, to take.
If you experience any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.