Cetirizine Drug Facts
Active ingredient
(in each tablet)
Cetirizine HCl 10 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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 reactions 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
Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
If pregnant or breast-feeding:
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Directions
| adults and children 6 years and over | One 10 mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet 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 between 20 to 25 C (68 to 77 F)
Inactive ingredients
Corn starch, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, macrogol, magnesium stearate, povidone and titanium dioxide.
Questions? 1-800-525-8747
Manufactured in India by Sandoz Private Ltd.,
for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540
Rev.02/2008
Repackaged by:
Rebel Distributors Corp
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320