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Molecule

Cetirizine

Also known as cetirizine hydrochloride
Available on requestCold chain
Presentations
3
Brands
2
Manufacturers
2
Available from stock
0

Cetirizine is a histamine-1 receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. It is available as oral solution, injection and powder for ophthalmic solution for intravenous use. MedsAcross supplies Cetirizine for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist, Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists
ATC classification
R06AE07 Cetirizine · Histamine antagonist, subgroup R06AE
US FDA first approval
8 December 1995
EU status
Not recorded
Orphan designation
Not recorded
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Oral, Intravenous, Ophthalmic
Dosage forms
Oral solution, Injection, Powder for ophthalmic solution
Identifiers
UNII YO7261ME24RxCUI 20610CAS 83881-51-0DrugBank DB00341Q423075

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

ZERVIATE ® (cetirizine ophthalmic solution) 0.24% is indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. ZERVIATE ® (cetirizine ophthalmic solution) 0.24% is a histamine-1 (H1) receptor antagonist indicated for treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

How it works

ZERVIATE ®, an antihistamine, is a histamine-1 (H1) receptor antagonist. Its effects are mediated via selective inhibition of H1 histamine receptors. The antihistaminic activity of cetirizine has been documented in a variety of animal and human models. In vivo and ex vivo animal models have shown negligible anticholinergic and antiserotonergic activity. In vitro receptor binding studies have shown no measurable affinity for other than H1 receptors.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

The recommended dosage of ZERVIATE ® is to instill one drop in each affected eye twice daily (approximately 8 hours apart). The single-use containers are to be used immediately after opening and can be used to dose both eyes. Discard the single-use container and any remaining contents after administration. The single-use containers should be stored in the original foil pouch until ready to use. The recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye twice daily.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

Contamination of Tip and Solution. To prevent contaminating the dropper tip and solution, advise patients not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the tip of the single-use container.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trial of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates in practice. In seven clinical trials, patients with allergic conjunctivitis or those at a risk of developing allergic conjunctivitis received one drop of either cetirizine (N=511) or vehicle (N=329) in one or both eyes. The most commonly reported adverse reactions occurred in approximately 1–7% of patients treated with either ZERVIATE ® or vehicle. These reactions were ocular hyperemia, instillation site pain, and visual acuity reduced. The most common adverse reactions (1–7%) were ocular hyperemia, instillation site pain, and visual acuity reduced.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Store at 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Single-use containers should be stored in the original foil pouch.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

3 presentations of Cetirizine, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Cetirizine 1 mg/mL oral solutionOral Cold chainGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Quzyttir 10 mg/1 mL injectionIntravenousEsteve PharmaceuticalsUS FDAAvailable on request
Zerviate 2.4 mg/mL powder for ophthalmic solutionOphthalmicHarrow EyeUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

2 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 8 December 1995Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)Not recorded—
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Conditions

Conditions linked to Cetirizine in public data. This is not a list of approved uses, see the clinical information.

Questions and answers

Is Cetirizine available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 3 presentations of Cetirizine and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Cetirizine have?

The catalogue lists 2 brand names for Cetirizine, including Quzyttir, Zerviate.

Is Cetirizine approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Cetirizine on 8 December 1995, according to Drugs@FDA.

Does Cetirizine need cold chain shipping?

At least one listed presentation of Cetirizine must be kept cold, so it is shipped in temperature-controlled packaging. Check the storage line on each presentation.

Which ATC class is Cetirizine in?

Cetirizine is classified under ATC code R06AE07 (Cetirizine).

References

  1. ZERVIATE prescribing information (Harrow Eye). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 3 August 2026

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