Generic name: cetirizine hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet, chewable
Drug class:Antihistamines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2022.
Active ingredient
(in each chewable tablet)
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Keep Out of Reach of Children
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:
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- runny nose
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- sneezing
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- itchy, watery eyes
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- 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
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- drowsiness may occur
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- avoid alcoholic drinks
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- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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- 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:
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- if breast-feeding: not recommended
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- if p...
