Alerid 5 mg Syrup 60 mL

Alerid 5 mg Syrup 60 mL contains cetirizine 5 mg per 5 mL dose in a liquid syrup form. Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, and hives. Alerid 5 mg Syrup 60 mL is often chosen when a swallow-friendly liquid is preferred, especially for people who have trouble with tablets. It is manufactured by Cipla, India and is supplied as a 60 mL bottle in a strip/box pack of 10 bottles.

How it works: Cetirizine blocks histamine, a natural substance your body releases during allergic reactions. By lowering histamine activity, Alerid 5 mg Syrup 60 mL helps reduce itching, sneezing, swelling, and watery eyes.

Alerid 5 mg Syrup 60 mL is the same cetirizine medicine as the smaller Alerid 5 mg Syrup 30 mL, but in a larger 60 mL bottle. The 5 mg strength is a lower-dose liquid option that may suit younger patients, people needing flexible dosing, or anyone who benefits from a syrup rather than a tablet. A doctor may choose this form because it is easy to measure and can be adjusted more precisely than fixed-dose solid forms.

• Seasonal allergy symptoms
• Perennial allergic rhinitis
• Itchy, watery eyes
• Sneezing and runny nose
• Hives (urticaria)
• Allergy-related itching

• Shake the syrup well before each dose and measure it with a proper dosing spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
• Take Alerid 5 mg Syrup 60 mL by mouth exactly as prescribed; it may be taken with or without food.
• If the syrup makes you sleepy, taking it in the evening may be preferred for some patients, but follow your prescriber’s directions.
• Do not use household spoons, because they can give the wrong dose.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Avoid driving or other alert tasks until you know how this syrup affects you.

Alerid 5 mg Syrup 60 mL provides 5 mg of cetirizine per measured dose from the bottle. Depending on age and the reason for treatment, it is commonly taken once daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount should be set by a clinician. Do not take more than prescribed, because higher doses can increase drowsiness and other side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cetirizine may include:

• Sleepiness or drowsiness, which can still happen with this 5 mg syrup
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Nausea
• Dizziness

• Use caution if the patient has kidney disease, because cetirizine may need dose adjustment.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is okay, since alcohol can increase sleepiness.
• Be careful when driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires alertness.
• Tell the prescriber if you have trouble emptying your bladder or have prostate enlargement.
• If the syrup contains sweeteners or flavoring, mention diabetes concerns to your clinician if applicable.
• Do not combine with other antihistamines unless specifically directed.
• Children, older adults, and people with kidney problems may be more sensitive to drowsiness with this strength.

• Alcohol
• Other antihistamines such as diphenhydramine or chlorpheniramine
• Sedatives and sleeping medicines
• Opioid pain medicines
• Anxiety medicines or muscle relaxants that can cause drowsiness

Store Alerid 5 mg Syrup 60 mL at room temperature in a tightly closed bottle, away from heat, moisture, and children.