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Overview
Zyrtec (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is a medication used to treat Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial, Urticaria, Pruritus.
From the FDA label: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
How to use
Directions may be taken with or without water chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing children 2 to under 6 years of age Chew and swallow 1 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily; If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily or 1 tablet (2.5 mg) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours. adults and children 6 years and over Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) or 4 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 4 tablets (10 mg) in 24 hours. adults 65 years and over Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours. children under 2 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor
Warnings
Important safety information
Warnings 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Zyrtec treat?
- Zyrtec (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) is indicated for rhinitis, allergic, perennial, urticaria, pruritus, per its drug-label indications. This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is Zyrtec a brand-name or generic drug?
- Zyrtec is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Cetirizine Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Cetirizine Hydrochloride may also be available.
- Is Zyrtec safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Zyrtec. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label for cetirizine hydrochloride via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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