Description
Zirtek Allergy Relief Tablets – Cetirizine 10mg Tablet
Non-Drowsy Antihistamine for Hay Fever, Skin, Pet & Dust Allergies – 7, 21, or 30 Tablets
Take control of your allergies with Zirtek Allergy Relief Tablets – Cetirizine 10mg, a trusted and effective non-drowsy antihistamine used to treat hay fever, pet allergies, dust mite reactions, and skin allergies like hives and itching.
Each tablet contains 10mg of cetirizine hydrochloride, an active ingredient proven to block histamine, the chemical responsible for allergy symptoms. Whether you’re suffering from pollen allergies, pet dander, or dust irritation, Zirtek Cetirizine Tablets offer up to 24-hour relief with just one dose a day.
Choose from 7, 21, or 30 tablet packs depending on your needs—perfect for managing occasional flare-ups or seasonal allergy cycles.
Zirtek is suitable for adults and children over 6 years and is ideal for those who want effective allergy relief without the drowsiness often caused by traditional antihistamines. Trusted by allergy sufferers across the UK, Zirtek 10mg Tablets are a go-to solution for managing allergy symptoms anytime, anywhere.
? Key Benefits:
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Fast relief from hay fever and seasonal pollen allergies
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Soothes symptoms of dust and pet allergies
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Reduces itching, hives, and skin rashes
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Non-drowsy formula – maintain alertness throughout the day
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Suitable for daily use with just one tablet
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Available in 7, 21, and 30 tablet pack sizes
? How to Take:
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Adults and children over 12: Take 1 tablet (10mg) once daily.
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Children aged 6 to 12: Half a tablet twice daily.
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Swallow with water, with or without food.
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Do not exceed the stated dose.
⚠️ Side Effects:
While Zirtek Cetirizine Tablets are generally well tolerated, some users may experience:
Discontinue use and consult a doctor if side effects persist or worsen.
❗ Cautions:
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Not suitable for children under 6 years
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Consult your doctor if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medications
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Avoid alcohol while using this product
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Always read the patient information leaflet before use
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Keep out of reach of children
❓ FAQs
1. What are Zirtek Allergy Relief Tablets used for?
Zirtek tablets treat hay fever, pet and dust allergies, skin rashes, and hives by blocking histamine responses.
2. Is Zirtek Cetirizine 10mg non-drowsy?
Yes, Zirtek is a non-drowsy antihistamine, allowing you to stay alert while getting relief from allergy symptoms.
3. How long does Zirtek allergy relief last?
One 10mg tablet provides up to 24 hours of allergy relief.
4. Can I take Zirtek every day?
Yes, it is safe for daily use for long-term or seasonal allergies. Follow dosage instructions.
5. What’s the difference between Zirtek and other antihistamines?
Zirtek contains cetirizine hydrochloride, which is fast-acting and typically causes less drowsiness than older antihistamines.
6. Can Zirtek be used for skin allergies?
Yes, it helps relieve itchy skin, hives, and rash-related allergies.
7. How quickly does Zirtek work?
Many users report relief within 1 hour of taking a tablet.
8. Is a prescription needed to buy Zirtek in the UK?
No, Zirtek Cetirizine 10mg is available over the counter and can be purchased online at Dock Pharmacy.
9. What pack sizes are available?
Zirtek is available in 7, 21, and 30 tablet packs, suitable for both short-term and long-term use.
10. Where can I buy Zirtek Allergy Relief Tablets online?
You can order directly from Dock Pharmacy, with fast, reliable UK delivery.
Patient Information Leaflet
How To Use
How To Use Zirtek Allergy Relief Cetirizine Antihistamine Tablet
How to take Zirtek Allergy Relief
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The tablets need to be swallowed with a glass of liquid. The tablet can be divided into equal doses. Do not take more than one tablet each day.
Children aged 6 to 12:
The recommended dose is 5 mg twice daily as half a tablet twice a day.
Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over:
The recommended dose is 10 mg once daily as one tablet daily. If the tablets make you feel drowsy or dizzy, taking half a tablet twice a day may be better than taking one tablet once a day.
Other form(s) of this medicine may be more suitable for children; ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Patients with renal impairment
Patients with moderate renal impairment are recommended to take 5 mg once daily.
If you suffer from severe kidney disease, please contact your doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose accordingly.
If your child suffers from kidney disease, please contact your doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose according to your child’s needs.
If you feel that the effect of Zirtek Allergy Relief is too weak or too strong, please consult your doctor.
Duration of treatment
The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of your complaints.
Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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
For more information see our Shipping Policy or view our Return policy.
Product Details
Product Information
What you need to know before you take Zirtek Allergy Relief
Do NOT take Zirtek Allergy Relief
• if you have a severe kidney disease (severe renal failure with creatinine clearance below 10 ml/min);
• if you are allergic to cetirizine dihydrochloride, to any of the other ingredients (listed in section 6), to hydroxyzine or to any piperazine derivatives (closely related active ingredients of other medicines).
Warning and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Zirtek Allergy Relief.
If you are a patient with renal insufficiency, please ask your doctor for advice; if necessary, you will take a lower dose. The new dose will be determined by your doctor.
If you have problems passing urine (like spinal cord problems or prostate or bladder problems), please ask your doctor for advice.
If you are an epileptic patient or a patient at risk of convulsions, you should ask your doctor for advice.
No clinically significant interactions have been observed between alcohol (at the blood level of 0.5 per mille (g/l) corresponding to one glass of wine) and cetirizine used at the recommended doses. However, there are no data available on the safety when higher doses of cetirizine and alcohol are taken together. Therefore, as it is the case with all antihistamines, it is recommended to avoid taking Zirtek Allergy Relief with alcohol.
If you are scheduled for allergy testing, ask your doctor if you should stop taking Zirtek Allergy Relief for several days before testing. This medicine may affect your allergy test results.
Children
Do not give this medicine to children below the age of 6 years because the tablet formulation does not allow the necessary dose adjustments
Other medicines and Zirtek Allergy Relief
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Zirtek Allergy Relief with food and drink
Food does not affect absorption of Zirtek Allergy Relief.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Zirtek Allergy Relief should be avoided in pregnant women. Accidental use of the drug by a pregnant woman should not produce any harmful effects on the foetus. Nevertheless, the medicine should only be administered if necessary and after medical advice.
Cetirizine passes into breast milk. A risk of side effects in breastfed infants cannot be excluded. Therefore, you should not take Zirtek Allergy Relief during breast-feeding unless you have contacted a doctor.
Driving and using machines
Clinical studies have produced no evidence of impaired attention, alertness and driving capabilities after taking Zirtek Allergy Relief at the recommended dose.
You should closely observe your response to the drug after you have taken Zirtek Allergy Relief if you are intending to drive, engage in potentially hazardous activities or operate machinery. You should not exceed the recommended dose.
Zirtek Allergy Relief contains lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, please contact your doctor before taking these tablets.
Side Effects
Possible Side effects Zirtek Allergy Relief Cetirizine Antihistamine Tablet
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects are rare or very rare, but you must stop taking the tablets and
speak to your doctor straight away if you notice them:
• 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 it might start later.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)
• Somnolence (sleepiness)
• Dizziness, headache
• Pharyngitis, rhinitis (in children)
• Diarrhoea, nausea, dry mouth
• Fatigue
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
• Agitation
• Paraesthesia (abnormal feelings of the skin)
• Abdominal pain
• Pruritus (itchy skin), rash
• Asthenia (extreme fatigue), malaise (feeling unwell)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)
• 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 patients)
• Thrombocytopenia (low levels of blood platelets)
• Tics (habit spasm)
• Syncope (fainting), 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 (drug allergy)
• Abnormal elimination of urine (bed wetting, pain and/or difficulty passing water)
Not known frequency of side effects (frequency cannot be estimated from the available
data)
• Joint pain
• Rash with blisters containing pus
• 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
• Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)
Ingredients
What Zirtek Allergy Relief Cetirizine Antihistamine Tablet contains:
The active substance is cetirizine dihydrochloride. One film-coated tablet contains 10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride.
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, Opadry Y-1-7000 (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (E 464), titanium dioxide (E 171), Macrogol 400).
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