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Childrens Zyrtec

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2026-04-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)

Cetirizine HCl 10 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • sneezing
  • runny nose
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itching of the nose or throat
Warnings

Warnings

Label 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.

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

Label information

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
  • in rare cases, you may experience itching after stopping cetirizine. Consult your healthcare provider if this happens.

Label information

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.

Label information

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)

Directions
  • may be taken with or without water
  • chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing
adults and children 6 years and over Chew and swallow 1 tablet (10 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (10 mg) 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)
  • do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
Inactive ingredients

betadex, corn starch, flavor, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose

Questions?

call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Original Prescription Strength

NDC 50580-791-03

Children's
ZYRTEC ®

ALLERGY

Cetirizine HCl

chewable tablets,
10 mg/antihistamine

Indoor &

Outdoor
Allergies

6 yrs &

older

Dye-Free
Chewables

24

Hour
Relief of

  • Sneezing
  • Runny Nose
  • Itchy, Watery Eyes
  • Itchy Throat or Nose

Actual Size

24 CHEWABLE TABLETS


Grape Flavor

Chew or crush tablets

completely before swallowing

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 0fe77356-d945-46a0-882e-b3bbab784556 · Version 14
NDC: 50580-791