Surrey Heartlands

Joint Formulary & PAD

Cetirizine hydrochloride - Allergic rhinitis

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Preferred

Prescribe generically.

Available to buy over the counter.

Exceptions may apply see Guidelines on PAD

 

Status 2

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
R
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Loratadine 5mg/5ml sugar free oral solution (from 2 years) is the 1st-line option. Cetirizine liquid is considerably more expensive and is a 2nd line option for patients unable to swallow tablets.

 

Status 3

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
NFD1
Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Cetirizine hydrochloride
Indication :
Allergic rhinitis
Group Name :
Keywords :
Hay fever, hayfever, antihistamines, allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, pollen allergy, non-sedating antihistamines
Brand Names Include :
Zirtek, Zirtek allergy, Benadryl allergy liquid release
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Allergic rhinitis
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
3

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Cetirizine hydrochloride is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Allergic rhinitis.

Committee Recommendations (1)

02 Apr 25 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

GENERIC Cetirizine has been considered by the APC and has been agreed as a 1st-line treatment option.
Available to purchase.

Liquids reserved for patients unable to swallow solid dose forms.
Loratadine liquid (5mg/5ml) suger free is the 1st-line choice (from 2 years)

Cetirizine liquid (1mg/ml) is 2nd-line option. Safe and effective and can be prescribed from age of 2.


Cetirizine capsules are considerably more costly and are therefore not recommended for routine use within local guidelines