Ontin® tablet: Each film-coated tablet contains Cetrizine Hydrochloride BP 10 mg.
Ontin® syrup: Each 5 ml contains Cetrizine Hydrochloride BP 5 mg.
Ontin® is a preparation of cetrizine hydrochloride. It is a piperazine derivative, a potent antihistamine, with anti-allergic properties. Its principal effects are mediated via selective inhibition of peripheral H1 receptors.
Adult and children over 6 years: 10 mg daily or 5 mg twice daily Children 2-6 years and hay fever: 5 mg daily or 2.5 mg.
twice daily.
There is no report of potential hazardous or beneficial drug interaction. Cetrizine does not potentiate the effect of alcohol or benzodiazepines. But as with other antihistamines, it is advisable to avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
Cetrizine is not teratogenic in animals and there is no evidence to cause foetal anomalies in human. But there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. So Cetrizine should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed. Cetrizine is excreted in human breast milk. Therefore, it is not recommended to lactating mothers.
Store in a dry place. Keep out or reach of children. Do not store syrup in a refrigerator.