Description
Cetirizine Oral Solution – Allergy liquid for Children, 200ml
Non-Drowsy Antihistamine for Hay Fever, Skin, Pet & Dust Allergies
Cetirizine Oral Solution – Allergy Liquid for Children, 200ml is a fast-acting, non-drowsy antihistamine specially formulated for children aged 2 years and older. This liquid allergy medicine offers 24-hour relief from common symptoms caused by hay fever, dust allergies, pet dander, and skin reactions such as itching, rashes, or hives.
Each 1ml of this children’s antihistamine solution contains 1mg of cetirizine hydrochloride, a proven ingredient that helps block histamine, the chemical that causes allergic symptoms. It’s ideal for parents looking for a child-safe, easy-to-administer allergy syrup that won’t cause drowsiness.
Whether your child struggles with pollen allergies, skin irritation, or dust mite sensitivity, this Cetirizine 1mg/1ml oral solution delivers fast and long-lasting relief—helping kids feel better and get back to play, school, or sleep comfortably.
This 200ml bottle is great for daily dosing throughout allergy season or year-round symptom control, and it’s a go-to solution for many UK families.
? Key Benefits of Cetirizine Oral Solution (Children):
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Fast, non-drowsy relief from hay fever, pet allergies, and dust mite sensitivity
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Eases itchy skin, rashes, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes
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Suitable for children aged 2+
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Easy-to-measure liquid formula for precise dosing
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Great-tasting and well-tolerated by kids
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Large 200ml bottle for long-term allergy management
? How to Take:
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Children aged 2–6 years: 2.5ml twice daily (morning and evening)
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Children aged 6–12 years: 5ml twice daily
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Children over 12 years and adults: 10ml once daily
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Use a dosing spoon or oral syringe for accuracy. Shake well before use.
⚠️ Side Effects:
While generally well tolerated, some children may experience:
If side effects persist, discontinue use and consult your GP or pharmacist.
❗ Cautions:
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Not suitable for children under 2 years
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Always read the label and dosing instructions
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Consult a doctor if your child is on other medications or has a medical condition
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Store below 25°C and keep out of reach of children
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Do not exceed the recommended dose
❓ FAQs
1. What is Cetirizine Oral Solution used for?
Cetirizine is used to treat allergy symptoms in children, including hay fever, skin allergies, dust mites, and pet dander.
2. Is Cetirizine safe for children?
Yes, Cetirizine 1mg/1ml oral solution is suitable for children aged 2 years and older, when used as directed.
3. Can this be used for hay fever in kids?
Absolutely. It’s one of the most commonly recommended hay fever medicines for children in the UK.
4. How long does it take to work?
Relief often begins within 1 hour and lasts up to 24 hours.
5. What dose should I give my child?
Dosage depends on age: 2.5ml twice daily for ages 2–6, 5ml twice daily for ages 6–12. Always follow the label instructions.
6. Can adults take this children’s Cetirizine solution?
Yes, adults can take 10ml once daily, although tablets may be more convenient for them.
7. Is this non-drowsy?
Yes, it’s a non-drowsy antihistamine, but a small number of children may still feel slightly tired.
8. How long will a 200ml bottle last?
This depends on the child’s age and dose. For a child taking 5ml per day, it could last 40 days.
9. Where can I buy Cetirizine Oral Solution for children online?
You can order it from Dock Pharmacy, with fast UK delivery and trusted service.
10. Does Cetirizine help with skin rashes in children?
Yes, it’s commonly used to treat itching, hives, and other skin allergy symptoms.
Can someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding use Cetirizine Oral Solution?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, suspect you are pregnant or breast-feeding
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What is the price of Cetirizine Oral Solution?
The price of Cetirizine Oral Solution is £12.50
Where can you buy Cetirizine Oral Solution?
You can buy Cetirizine Oral Solution at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.
Can you buy Cetirizine Oral Solution Over the counter?
Cetirizine Oral Solution is available to buy over the counter. You do not need a prescription to buy Cetirizine Oral Solution but you might be asked some questions about your medical health when you add it to your basket.
Cetirizine Oral Solution – Allergy Liquid for Children (200ml) is a non-drowsy antihistamine that provides fast relief from hay fever, pet, dust, and skin allergies. Suitable for children aged 2 and above, this liquid cetirizine formula treats sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and hives with easy-to-measure doses. A trusted solution for child-friendly allergy relief.
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How To use
Cetirizine Oral Solution Dosage
1 teaspoonful (5 mL) or 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) once daily depending upon the severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) in 24 hours.
Side Effects
Cetirizine Syrup Side Effects
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Cetirizine Hydrochloride can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effect are rare or very rare, but you must stop taking the medicine and speak to your doctor immediately if you notice these symptoms: • Allergic reactions, including severe reactions and angioedema (serious allergic reaction which causes swelling of the face or throat). These reactions may start soon after you first take the medicine, or might start later. The following side effects have also been reported. Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) • Somnolence (sleepiness) • Pharyngitis, rhinitis (in children) • Diarrhoea, nausea, dry mouth • Dizziness, headache • Fatigue Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) • Agitation • Paresthesia (abnormal feelings of the skin) • Abdominal pain • Pruritus (itchy skin), rash • Asthenia (extreme fatigue), malaise Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people) • Allergic reactions, some severe (very rare) • Depression, hallucination, aggression, confusion, insomnia • Convulsions • Tachycardia (heart beating too fast) • Liver function abnormal • Urticaria (hives) • Oedema (swelling) • Weight increased Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people) • Thrombocytopenia (low levels of blood platelets) • Tics (habit spasm) • Syncope, dyskinesia (involuntary movements), dystonia (abnormal prolonged muscular contractions), tremor, dysgeusia (altered taste) • Blurred vision, accommodation disorder (difficulty focusing), oculogyration (eyes having uncontrolled circular movements) • Angioedema (serious allergic reaction which causes swelling of the face or throat), fixed drug eruption • Abnormal elimination of urine (bed wetting, pain and/or difficulty passing water) Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) • Increased appetite • Suicidal ideation (recurring thoughts of or preoccupation with suicide), nightmare • Amnesia, memory impairment • Vertigo (sensation of rotation or movement) • Urinary retention (inability to completely empty the urinary bladder) • Pruritus (intense itching) and/or urticaria upon discontinuation • Joint pain • Rash with blisters containing pus • Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution
Product Details
Product Information
BEFORE YOU TAKE CETIRIZINE Oral Solution
DO NOT TAKE Cetirizine Hydrochloride if you: • are allergic to cetirizine hydrochloride, hydroxyzine or any of the other ingredients of Cetirizine Hydrochloride, or to any piperazine derivatives (see Section 6 and end of Section 2). • are breast-feeding, as cetirizine hydrochloride can pass into breast milk. • have severe kidney failure (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min). Take special care with Cetirizine Hydrochloride if: • you have kidney problems. Your dose should be adjusted as recommended by a doctor. • you have problems passing urine (like spinal cord problems or prostate or bladder problems), ask your doctor for advice. • you are pregnant. • you suffer from epilepsy or are at risk of convulsions. • you have hereditary intolerance to some sugars. • your symptoms persist, you should get advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • you are due to have an allergy test, as this medicine may affect your allergy test result. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Especially tell your doctor if you are taking: • theophylline which is taken for some heart conditions or breathing disorders like asthma or bronchitis. • central nervous system depressants e.g. barbiturates which are used as sedatives or anaesthetics. Taking Cetirizine Hydrochloride with food and drink Food does not affect absorption of Cetirizine Hydrochloride. You must avoid alcohol consumption while you are taking this medicine, as with all antihistamine medicines. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine during pregnancy. • Do not take Cetirizine Hydrochloride if you are breast-feeding. • Only take this medicine during pregnancy if advised to do so by your doctor. Cetirizine passes into breast milk. A risk of side effects in breastfed infants cannot be excluded. Therefore, you should not take Cetirizine Hydrochloride during breast-feeding unless you have contacted a doctor. Driving and using machines Cetirizine Hydrochloride does not usually cause drowsiness at the recommended dose. However, individuals react differently, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Important information about some of the ingredients of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Cetirizine hydrochloride contains: • sorbitol (E420): this medicine contains 4500 mg sorbitol per 10 ml dose which is equivalent to 450 mg/ml. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose, talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take or receive this medicine. Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and mild laxative effect. • propylene glycol: this medicine contains 501.52 mg propylene glycol per 10 ml dose which is equivalent to 50.15 mg/ml. • methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). • sodium: this medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 10 ml, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’. • ethanol: this medicine contains 0.0525 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 10 ml which is equivalent to 0.00065625 v/v%. The amount in 10 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 1 ml beer or 1 ml wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.
How to Store
How to Store
Keep out of the sight and reach of children, and do not store above 25˚C. Do not use Cetirizine Hydrochloride after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Use within 6 months after opening. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Delivery Options
Delivery options
All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.
Order & Collect
Free next-day collection from In-Store
UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days
First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days
Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country.
Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days
Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
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