Zyrtec: Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Generic name: cetirizine hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class: Antihistamines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 3, 2023.
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Cetirizine HCl 10 mg
Indications and Usage for Zyrtec
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
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have 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
- 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.
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)
Zyrtec Dosage and Administration
| adults and children 6 years and over | one 10 mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms. |
| adults 65 years and over | ask a doctor |
| children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
| consumers with liver or kidney disease | ask a doctor |
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Storage and Handling
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
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do not use if clamshell is opened, or if foil inner seal imprinted with "ZYRTEC®" is broken or missing
- meets USP Dissolution Test 2
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide
Questions?
call
1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or
215-273-8755 (collect)
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Original Prescription Strength
NDC 50580-726-36
ZYRTEC
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ALLERGY
Cetirizine HCl tablets
10 mg /antihistamine
Indoor & Outdoor Allergies
24
hour
Relief of
- Sneezing
- Runny Nose
- Itchy, Watery Eyes
- Itchy Throat or Nose
30 Tablets
10 mg each
(Actual Size)
ZYRTEC ALLERGY
cetirizine hydrochloride tablet, film coated |
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