The health-related quality of life effects of once-daily cetirizine HCl syrup in children with seasonal allergic rhinitis

Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) can adversely impact children's physical, psychological, and social functioning and well-being, that is, their health-related quality of life (HRQL). This study assessed HRQL in children 6 to 11 years treated with cetirizine HCl syrup, while concurrently assessing symptomatic relief and safety. In an open-label, non-comparative study, 544 children from 124 centers in the United States were instructed to take cetirizine HCl syrup (10 cc of 1 mg/mL) each evening for 4 weeks. Children experienced statistically significant improvements in HRQL with significant reductions in mean symptom score (p
Introduction Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) is a relatively common medical condition characterized by uncomfortable and irritating symptoms such as sneezing, itchy or runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, itchy throat, [...]