Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets
Active Ingredient (in each capsule)
Cetirizine HCl 10 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
Warning
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
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
| Adults and children 6 years and over | One 10 mg capsule once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg capsule 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 |
Other Information
- store at 20o- 25o C (68o to 77o F)
- avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40o C (104o F)
- protect from light
- swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or dissolve
Inactive Ingredients
Butylated hydroxytolene, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol 400, purified water, sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan, Sorbitol