Cetirizine Hydrochloride (cetirizine hydrochloride tablet) Dailymed
Generic: cetirizine hydrochloride is used for the treatment of Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Urticaria
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Cetirizine HCl 5 mg
Otc - Purpose Section
Purpose Antihistamine
Indications & Usage Section
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 Section
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).
Dosage & Administration Section
Directions
adults and children 6 years and over 1 or 2 tablets once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. adults 65 years and over 1 tablet once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours. children under 6 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor
Other Safety Information
Other information
• store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Inactive Ingredient Section
Inactive ingredients corn starch, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, titanium dioxide
Otc - Questions Section
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-290-4008
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