Virlix Special Precautions

Talk to the doctor or pharmacist before using Cetirizine (Virlix): If the patient has kidney problems (the doctor may lower the dose of Cetirizine (Virlix).
If the patient has difficulty passing urine or the patient has conditions that makes him/her more likely to be unable to empty the bladder, such as spinal cord injury or enlarged prostate.
If the patient has epilepsy or the patient is at risk of convulsions (fits).
If the patient is pregnant of breast-feeding (see Use in Pregnancy & Lactation).
Check with the doctor if the patient thinks any of these may apply to him/her.
Cetirizine (Virlix) oral drops solution/oral solution is not recommended for infants and children under 2 years.
Cetirizine (Virlix) film-coated tablets are not recommended for children under 6 years, as this formulation does not allow for appropriate dose adaptation.
While the patient is taking Cetirizine (Virlix): Avoid alcohol while the patient is taking Cetirizine (Virlix).
Cetirizine (Virlix) may affect the allergy test results. If the patient is scheduled for allergy testing, ask the doctor if the patient should stop taking Cetirizine (Virlix) for several days before testing.
Contact the doctor if the patient has high temperature (fever), shivering or chills, as the patient may require other type of treatment.
Conditions the patient needs to look out for: Cetirizine (Virlix) can make some existing conditions worse, or cause severe allergic reactions or urinary retention. Some people may have suicidal thoughts when taking Cetirizine (Virlix). The patient must look out for certain symptoms while the patient is taking Cetirizine (Virlix), to reduce the risk of any problems, see Side Effects.
Excipients: Tablets 10 mg: This product contains lactose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Driving and using machines: Cetirizine (Virlix) at the recommended dose is unlikely to affect the ability to drive or use machines. However, some patients being treated with Cetirizine (Virlix) may feel drowsy, tired or weak (see Side Effects).
Don't drive or use machines unless the patient is sure he/she is not affected.