Syrup of cetirizine hydrochloride and ambroxol hydrochloride uses

  1. Cetirizine: Package Insert


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Cetirizine: Package Insert

Cetirizine Description Cetirizine hydrochloride is an orally active and selective H 1-receptor antagonist. The chemical name is (±) - [2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl] -1-piperazinyl] ethoxy] acetic acid, dihydrochloride. Cetirizine hydrochloride is a racemic compound with an empirical formula of C 21H 25C lN 2O 3•2HCl. The molecular weight is 461.82 and the chemical structure is shown below: Cetirizine hydrochloride is a white, crystalline powder and is water soluble. Cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution is a colorless to slightly yellow syrup containing Cetirizine hydrochloride at a concentration of 1 mg/mL (5 mg/5 mL) for oral administration. The pH is between 4 and 5. The inactive ingredients of the syrup are: Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP - Fruity Flavor: calcium acetate; fruity flavor; glacial acetic acid; glycerin; methylparaben; propylene glycol; propylparaben; and water. Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP - Grape Flavor: calcium acetate; glacial acetic acid; glycerin; grape flavor; methylparaben; propylene glycol; propylparaben; and water. Cetirizine - Clinical Pharmacology Mechanism of Actions: Cetirizine, a human metabolite of hydroxyzine, is an antihistamine; its principal effects are mediated via selective inhibition of peripheral H 1 receptors. The antihistaminic activity of Cetirizine has been clearly documented in a variety of animal and human models. In vivo and ex vivo animal models have shown negligible anticholinergic and ant...