.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.S_SensoryOrgans.S01G_DecongestantsAndAntiallergics.S01GX12_Cetirizine.Cetirizine .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.S_SensoryOrgans.S01G_DecongestantsAndAntiallergics.S01GX12_Cetirizine.Cetirizine| name: | Cetirizine |
| ATC code: | S01GX12 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It is commonly used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria. Cetirizine is approved and widely used today.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers after a single oral dose.
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