Allercet 5mg Tablets For Allergy is an anti-allergic medicine, Cetirizine. It is used to treat common allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, itchy/watery eyes, and skin rash. It works by blocking the action of a chemical substance that causes allergic symptoms and provides relief from allergies. It is prescribed for allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria. Allergic rhinitis is a common condition that occurs due to swelling inside the nose as a response of your immune system to external factors like allergens. It is commonly called hay fever. The usual signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis are stuffy or runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing and sometimes swelling in the eyes. Chronic Urticaria, also known as hives, is an allergic skin reaction that occurs in response to certain chemicals, food, or medicines. Symptoms include itchy, red, or skin-coloured bumps on your skin surface, often associated with swelling. Allercet 5 MG Tablet shows its effect within 60 minutes of oral administration and the effect lasts for approximately 24 hours after oral administration. Allercet 5 MG Tablet may cause some side effects such as sleepiness, diarrhoea, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms stay for a long time or if they become severe.