Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Cetirizine HCl USP10 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
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 (1800-222-1222) 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-25°C (68º-77°F)
- avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)
- protect from light
Inactive ingredients
gelatin, medium-chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol 400, printing ink white (isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, shellac resins, sodium lauryl sulphate, titanium dioxide), purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitan, sorbitol solution