Piriteze Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Piriteze Tablet contains cetirizine hydrochloride, a non-drowsy antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as hay fever, pet and dust allergies, and some skin reactions like hives. It provides up to 24-hour relief with once-daily dosing and works by blocking the effects of histamine in the body. Dosing depends on age, and it is available as tablets or syrup.

What is Piriteze Tablet

Piriteze Tablets contain cetirizine hydrochloride, a non-drowsy antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as hay fever, pet and dust allergies, and some skin reactions like hives.

Piriteze Tablet uses

• Symptomatic treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever and year-round allergies)
• Urticaria (hives and itchy skin rashes)
• Relief from pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies

Benefits of Piriteze Tablet

• Provides up to 24-hour relief from allergy symptoms with once-daily dosing
• Non-drowsy formula suitable for daily use
• Relieves itchy or watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and some itchy skin rashes

How Piriteze Tablet works

Cetirizine is a non-drowsy antihistamine that blocks the effects of histamine in the body, which helps control allergy symptoms for 24 hours.

Piriteze Tablet dosage

Tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of liquid. They can be taken with or without food. Children aged 6 to 12 years should only be given the tablet under adult supervision. Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours.

Available forms and strengths

• Tablet
• Syrup

Side effects of Piriteze Tablet

Common

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Stomach discomfort
• Sore throat
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty urinating (rare)

Serious

• Allergic skin reactions
• Difficulty sleeping
• Liver function changes
• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Tiredness or fatigue

Warnings and precautions

• If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. 
• Cetirizine passes into breast milk, and a risk of side effects in breastfed babies cannot be ruled out, so talk to your doctor before use if breastfeeding. 
• Talk to your doctor before use if you have kidney problems, as the dose may need to be adjusted in people with moderate to severe kidney impairment. 
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can increase sleepiness. 
• This medicine may cause drowsiness in some people; if affected, do not drive or use machinery.
• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Do not use if you are allergic to cetirizine, hydroxyzine, or any of the tablet's ingredients.
• This medicine is not recommended for children under 6 years.
• This medicine may interact with other sedating antihistamines or medicines that cause drowsiness, such as sleep aids, anxiety medications or muscle relaxants.
• Do not take if you have end-stage kidney disease (severely reduced kidney function).
• This medicine may not be suitable if you have a history of urinary retention problems, such as spinal cord conditions or an enlarged prostate, or if you have epilepsy or a risk of seizures.
• Itching or hives may come back when you stop taking this medicine, and treatment may need to be restarted.
• If you are having allergy skin tests, antihistamines can affect the results, so a break of three days may be needed before testing.
• The tablets are not suitable for people with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption, as they contain lactose.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C
• Keep out of sight and reach of children

When to see a doctor

• See a doctor if your symptoms last longer than 7 days.
• Talk to a doctor if side effects persist or get worse, including changes in liver function.

Alternatives

• Fexofenadine
• Desloratadine
• Diphenhydramine