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Childrens Cetirizine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Label updated
2026-06-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

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.

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.

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
  • use only with enclosed dosing cup
  • find right dose on chart below
  • mL = milliliter
adults and children 6 years and over 5 mL or 10 mL once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours..
adults 65 years and older 5 mL once daily; do not take more than 5 mL in 24 hours
children 2 to under 6 years of age 2.5 mL once daily. If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 5 mL once daily or 2.5 mL every 12 hours. Do not give more than 5 mL in 24 hours.
children under 2 years of age ask a doctor
consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor
Other information
  • each 5mL contains: sodium 4 mg
  • do not use if carton is opened or if imprinted safety seal is broken or missing
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive ingredients

artificial grape flavor, glacial acetic acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium acetate anhydrous, sodium benzoate, sucralose

Questions?

Call 1-866-923-4914

Label information

Distributed by:
Ohm Laboratories Inc.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

120 mL Carton

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

120 mL Carton

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 30cbaa91-2216-efd2-e063-6294a90aaaed · Version 3
NDC: 51672-2147