Cetzine Syrup: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Cetzine Syrup contains Cetirizine 5 mg/5 ml. Listed MRP is ₹42.21 for 60 (₹0.70 per ml).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹0.20 per ml.
- MRP
- ₹42.21
- ₹ / ml
- ₹0.70
- Pack
- 60
- Manufacturer
- Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / ml | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cetirizine Syrup IP 5 mg per 5 mlJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 60 ml | ₹12.19 | ₹0.20 | 19 October 2026 |
| Incid-L Syrup | Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd | 60 ml | ₹37.17 | ₹0.62 | 19 October 2026 |
| Alexcet Syrup | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 60 ml | ₹37.16 | ₹0.62 | 19 October 2026 |
| Leecet Syrup | Leeford Healthcare Ltd | 60 ml | ₹41.25 | ₹0.69 | 19 October 2026 |
| Cetzine Syrup | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd | 60 ml | ₹42.21 | ₹0.70 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Cetirizine 5 mg/5 ml brands, safety and side effects
What Cetirizine 5 mg/5 ml is used for
- Hay fever and allergic rhinitis – sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy watery eyes.
- Hives (urticaria) and itchy skin rashes.
- Itching from insect bites, eczema and other allergies.
- Allergic symptoms in children, as a syrup that is easier to give than tablets.
Frequently asked questions
Cetzine syrup dose for a 3-year-old?
Children aged 2 to 5 usually get 2.5 ml (2.5 mg) twice a day. Measure with the cup or syringe in the pack and check the dose with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Can Cetzine syrup be given to a 1-year-old?
Only if a doctor prescribes it and works out the dose by weight. Do not give it to babies under 2 on your own.
Does cetirizine syrup cause sleepiness?
Yes, drowsiness is its most common side effect, which is why many parents give it in the evening. Adults should not drive or operate machines if they feel sleepy.
Cetzine vs Allegra – which is better for allergy?
Both treat sneezing, runny nose and itching. Cetirizine works quickly but can cause sleepiness; fexofenadine (Allegra) is non-drowsy but costs more. Children's syrups of both exist; your doctor will suggest one based on age and symptoms.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Cetirizine (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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