Children's Cetirizine HCL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dryness Of The Nose
  • Throat Dryness

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Nosebleed
  • Throat Irritation

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Tonic-Clonic Seizure
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Hearing Loss
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Seizures
  • Swelling Of The Tongue
  • Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Discolored Tongue
  • A Distorted Sense Of Smell Called Parosmia
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Acne
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Blurred Vision
  • Burping
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fainting
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Gas
  • Hair Loss
  • Hallucinations
  • Headache
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Increased Hunger
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Indigestion
  • Leg Cramps
  • Memory Loss
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Over Excitement
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Taste Impairment
  • Unsteady Walking
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Gain

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