Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution Antihistamine/ Hives Relief 1 mg/mL
*Compared to Children’s Zyrtec® active ingredient
Drug Facts
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg
PURPOSE
Antihistamine
Uses
relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or a allergic skin reaction from occurring.
WARNINGS
Severe Allergy Warning: Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptoms:
The symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition can be life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later.
Not a substitute for Epinephrine. If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injection for “anaphylaxis” or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times.
Do not use
because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.
When using this product
Stop use and ask a doctor
If pregnant or breastfeeding:
- trouble swallowing
- swelling of tongue
- trouble speaking
- wheezing or problems breathing
- dizziness or loss of consciousness
- swelling in or around the mouth
- drooling
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help of contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
| adults and children 6 years and over | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) or 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) in 24 hours. |
| adults 56 years and over | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) in 24 hours. |
| children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
| consumers with liver or kidney disease | ask a doctor |
- use only with enclosed dosing cup
- find right dose on chart below
- mL = milliliter
Other information
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF NECKBAND IMPRINTED “SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION” IS BROKEN OR MISSSING.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Sucrose, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Acetate, Glacial Acetic Acid, Artificial Grape Flavor, Purified Water.
Questions?
Call 1-877-835-5472
Monday through Friday 9AM – 5PM EST.
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil-PPC, Inc., distributor of Zyrtec® . Zyrtec® is a registered trademark of UCB Pharma, S.A.
Distributed by: Amneal PharmaceuticalsGlasgow, KY 42141
Rev. 03-2015-01