Zyrtec Allergy
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
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
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.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
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
- may be taken with or without water
- chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing adults and children 6 years and overChew and swallow 1 tablet (10 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (10 mg) in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.adults 65 years and overask a doctorchildren under 6 years of ageask a doctorconsumers with liver or kidney diseaseask a doctor
Other information
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
Inactive ingredients
betadex, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose
Questions?
call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)