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Zyrtec Allergy

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2025-07-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Cetirizine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

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

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.

Label information

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

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

Label information

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
adults and children
6 years and over

1 tablet (5 mg) or 2 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity
of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets (10mg) in 24 hours.
adults 65 years and over 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours.
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 pouch is torn or damaged
■ meets USP Dissolution Test 2

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide

Questions?

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 50580-754-15

ZYRTEC®

ALLERGY

Cetirizine HCl Tablets
5mg/antihistamine


Indoor &
Outdoor
Allergies
5mg Strength Tablets

24 Hour relief of

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


15 Tablets
5 mg each


Take 1 to 2 tablets* once daily depending on the severity of your symptoms
*Adults 65 and older take only one tablet per day

Actual Size

15 Tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2c1ecee3-c2c1-25a2-e063-6294a90aad54 · Version 3
NDC: 50580-754