Children's ZYRTEC ®
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
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
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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
| adults and children 6 years and over | 5 mL or 10 mL once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours. |
| adults 65 years and over | 5 mL once daily; do not take more than 5 mL in 24 hours. |
| children 2 to under 6 years of age | 2.5 mL once daily. If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 5 mL once daily or 2.5 mL every 12 hours. Do not give more than 5 mL in 24 hours. |
| children under 2 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)
- do not use if carton is opened or if carton tape or bottle wrap imprinted "SAFETY SEAL®" is broken or missing
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate,sorbitol solution, sucralose
Questions?
call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)