Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.

The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Pms Cetirizine. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Pms Cetirizine with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Pms Cetirizine. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

• dizziness
• Dry Mouth
• headache
• loss of taste
• sleepiness
• trouble sleeping

Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• eye pain or swelling
• behaviour changes (e.g., agitation, aggression)
• blurred vision
• difficult or painful urination
• forgetfulness
• hallucination (hearing or seeing things that aren't there)
• new rash or itching after stopping the medication
• restlessness with increased body movement
• signs of liver problems (e.g., nausea, vomiting, Diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pale stools)

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

• signs of a serious allergic reaction (e.g., abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat)
• signs of a severe skin reaction such as blistering, peeling, a rash covering a large area of the body, a rash that spreads quickly, or a rash combined with Fever or discomfort

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Pms Cetirizine.

20 mg
Each white, modified-rectangle shape, biconvex, coated tablet, debossed with "20" to the left and "P" to the right of a score line on one face and nothing on the other face, contains 10 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride. Nonmedicinal ingredients: corn starch, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, and titanium dioxide.

Do not take Pms Cetirizine if you:

• are allergic to cetirizine or any ingredients of the medication
• are allergic to Hydroxyzine
• have severely reduced kidney function

There may be an interaction between cetirizine and any of the following:

• acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (e.g., Donepezil, Galantamine, Rivastigmine)
• aclidinium
• alcohol
• amantadine
• Amiodarone
• amphetamines (e.g., Dextroamphetamine, Lisdexamfetamine)
• other antihistamines (e.g., Diphenhydramine, Chlorpheniramine, hydroxyzine)
• antipsychotics (e.g., Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone)
• Apalutamide
• atropine
• azelastine
• "azole" antifungals (e.g., fluconazole, ketoconazole, Voriconazole)
• barbiturates (e.g., butalbital, pentobarbital, Phenobarbital)
• benzodiazepines (e.g., Lorazepam, Diazepam)
• belladonna
• Benztropine
• Betahistine
• botulinum toxin
• brimonidine
• Buspirone
• cannabis
• Carvedilol
• chloral hydrate
• clidinium
• Clonidine
• Cyclosporine
• Darifenacin
• Disopyramide
• Domperidone
• Dronedarone
• Eluxadoline
• Entacapone
• Flavoxate
• Flibanserin
• Glucagon
• glycopyrrolate
• glycopyrronium
• Hepatitis C antivirals (e.g., daclatasvir, glecaprevir and pibrentasvir, ledipasvir, velpatasvir)
• hyaluronidase
• ipratropium
• macrolide antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin)
• Metoclopramide
• Mirabegron
• Mirtazapine
• muscle relaxants (e.g., Baclofen, Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, orphenadrine)
• Nabilone
• narcotic pain medications (e.g., Codeine, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Morphine)
• Nitroglycerin
• Oxybutynin
• potassium supplements (potassium chloride, potassium citrate)
• Pramipexole
• pramlintide
• quinidine
• quinine
• reserpine
• rifampin
• ritonavir
• Ropinirole
• St. John's wort
• scopolamine
• seizure medications (e.g., Carbamazepine, Clobazam, Levetiracetam, phenobarbital, Phenytoin, primidone, Topiramate, Valproic acid, zonisamide)
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; e.g., Citalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline)
• sodium oxybate
• Solifenacin
• suvorexant
• Tapentadol
• thiazide diuretics (water pills; e.g., Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone)
• tiotropium
• Tolterodine
• Tramadol
• Tranylcypromine
• tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Trimipramine)
• tyrosine kinase inhibitors (e.g., Dabrafenib, imatinib, Nilotinib, Sunitinib)
• umeclidinium
• Verapamil
• Zolpidem
• Zopiclone

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Pms Cetirizine. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Pms Cetirizine.

Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Studies have shown that cetirizine does not cause drowsiness under normal circumstances. A small percentage of people taking Pms Cetirizine have experienced a degree of drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you become drowsy while taking Pms Cetirizine.

Reduced kidney function: If you have reduced kidney function, discuss with your doctor how Pms Cetirizine may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Reduced liver function: If you have reduced liver function, discuss with your doctor how Pms Cetirizine may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Pregnancy: Pms Cetirizine should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Pms Cetirizine, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if cetirizine passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Pms Cetirizine, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication for seasonal allergies and allergic skin conditions have not been established for children less than 2 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of using Pms Cetirizine for year-round allergies have not been established for children 12 years of age and under.

Seniors: Seniors may be more sensitive to the effects of cetirizine. Therefore, a lower starting dose may be recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.