Every spring in Lahore and Islamabad, pharmacies see a sharp rise in people asking for allergy tablets. Pollen from trees and grasses fills the air from February through April, and by the time a person walks in sneezing and rubbing their eyes, cetirizine is usually what the pharmacist reaches for first.<\/p>\n
Cetirizine (\u0633\u06cc\u0679\u0631\u06cc\u0632\u06cc\u0646) is a second-generation antihistamine, meaning it blocks the chemical histamine that the body releases during an allergic reaction. It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines (https:\/\/www.who.int), which means global health authorities consider it among the most important medications a basic health system should carry. In Pakistan it is sold under several brand names, with Zyrtec being the most widely recognised, and generic cetirizine strips are available at most medical stores for roughly PKR 30 to 50 per tablet.<\/p>\n
This guide covers how cetirizine works, the correct dose for adults and children, its side effects, and the situations where you should talk to a doctor before taking it.<\/p>\n