Is there a Government Jan Aushadhi version of Cetirizine 20mg?

Jan Aushadhi generic availability varies by region. Check nearby Kendra stores or verify NPPA DPCO price ceiling rates on Sasta Parcha.

How can I find cheap substitutes for Cetirizine 20mg?

Sasta Parcha indexes active salt composition for Cetirizine 20mg and lists private-brand substitutes ranked from lowest to highest price. Always confirm salt, dosage, and strength with a doctor or pharmacist before changing brands.

Salt / ingredient

Cetirizine 20mg

Q: What is the price of Cetirizine 20mg in India?

Cetirizine 20mg pricing in India varies based on formulation. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at discounted generic rates, while commercial brand substitutes range across market manufacturers.

For allergy, sneezing, itching

Government price portal 1mg online price check

MRP data last verified: August 2026. Source: NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam, reproduced under the NPPA copyright policy.

More about this medicine

Reference information

About Cetirizine

Source: OpenFDA

This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.

Safety advice

Consult your doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
May affect the liver. Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
May affect the kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Avoid or limit alcohol while taking this medicine.
May cause drowsiness. Be careful driving or operating machines.

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat

How to take

Directions may be taken with or without water chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing children 2 to under 6 years of age Chew and swallow 1 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily; If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily or 1 tablet (2.5 mg) every 12 hours.
Do not give more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours.
adults and children 6 years and over Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) or 4 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 4 tablets (10 mg) in 24 hours.
adults 65 years and over Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours.
children under 2 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor

Do not use if

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cetirizine 20mg

What is the price of Cetirizine 20mg in India?

The price of Cetirizine 20mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.

Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Cetirizine 20mg?

Jan Aushadhi generic availability varies. Use the Nearby Kendra locator on Sasta Parcha to find nearby government stores.

How to find lower-cost substitutes for Cetirizine 20mg?

Search the active salt formulation (Cetirizine 20mg) on Sasta Parcha to view private-brand substitutes ranked strictly low-to-high by per-unit price. Always consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist before changing medicine brands.