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Cetirizine HCl

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Bionpharma Inc.
Label updated
2025-12-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Cetirizine HCl 10 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

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
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • 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.

Directions
adults and children 6 years and over one 10 mg capsule once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg capsule 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 at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
  • avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)
  • protect from light
Inactive ingredients

FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitan, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

call toll free 1-888-235-2466(Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

KEEP THIS CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owners of Zyrtec®

Manufactured for:

BIONPHARMA

Princeton, NJ 08540

R0921

L0000534

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compare tothe active ingredient in Zyrtec ®

NDC 69452-265-88

a+health TM

cetirizine HCl capsules, 10 mg

antihistamine

indoor & outdoor allergies

24 hour relief of:

  • sneezing
  • runny nose
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itchy throat or nose

65 softgels**

**liquid-filled capsule

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2c2c4828-0479-4ff3-b2b0-dde5fa74efaf · Version 5
NDC: 69452-265