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Cetirizine
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Acceptable with conditions / grounding period
Active ingredient(s)
Cetirizine
Second-generation antihistamine
Typical grounding period: 24 hours
Measured from the last dose, and only once completely side-effect free.
Guidance notes
SA-CATS 67 Table A1 lists ebastine, loratadine, desloratadine, acrivastine and fexofenadine as the acceptable non-sedating antihistamines; cetirizine is not named, and mild drowsiness occurs in some individuals. Treat as conditional — a side-effect free ground trial and DAME confirmation are required.
Known SA brand names
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Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
- LoratadineClarityne, Lorano, Allergex Non-DrowsyAcceptable
- FexofenadineTelfast, Fexo, FexofenAcceptable
Alternatives are informational only. The underlying medical condition must also be assessed by a DAME — a condition can ground you even when the medicine is acceptable.