Zyrtec
- Generic Name: cetirizine
- Brand Name: Zyrtec
- Drug Class: How Do Second Generation Antihistamines Work?, Antihistamine/Decongestant Combos
Patient Information
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
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- 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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Description
Active Ingredient (in each capsule)
Cetirizine HCl 10 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Indications
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
Dosage And Administration
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 |
How Supplied
NDC 50580-779-12
Other Information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- protect from light
- do not use if foil inner seal printed with “Safety Seal®” is broken or missing
Inactive Ingredients
gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol 400, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitan, sorbitol
Questions or comments ?
call 1-800-343-7805
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division. Revised: Dec 2015
Side Effects
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
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.
Drug Interactions
No information provided.
Warnings
Included as part of the PRECAUTIONS section.
Precautions
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
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- 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.
Overdose
No information provided.
Contraindications
No information provided.
Clinical Pharmacology
No information provided.