Professional Information
Zyrtec-D 12 Hour
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Generic Name: cetirizine hydrochloride and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Dosage Form: tablet, extended release
ZYRTEC-D®
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each extended release tablet)
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg
Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
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
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
- temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
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.
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
If pregnant or breast-feeding:
- if breast-feeding: not recommended
- if pregnant: ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
- do not break or chew tablet; swallow tablet whole
| adults and children 12 years and over | take 1 tablet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. |
| adults 65 years and over | ask a doctor |
| children under 12 years of age | ask a doctor |
| consumers with liver or kidney disease | ask a doctor |
Other information
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn
- see back panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide
Questions?
call 1-800-343-7805
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
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Original Prescription Strength
ZYRTEC-D®
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg/antihistamine
Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg/nasal decongestant
Extended Release Tablets
Indoor & Outdoor Allergies
ALLERGY & CONGESTION
12
hour
Relief of
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24
Extended
Release
Tablets
(individual Blisters)
| ZYRTEC-D ALLERGY AND CONGESTION cetirizine hydrochloride and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride tablet, extended release |
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| Marketing Information | |||
| Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date |
| NDA | NDA021150 | 01/01/2008 | |
| Labeler - McNeil Consumer Healthcare Div McNeil-PPC, Inc (878046358) |
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