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CVS Cetirizine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2025-09-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Cetrizine 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 • 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 recommende
  • 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)

Directions
 adults and children 6 years of age and over
  •  one 10mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet 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°–25°C (68°–77°F)
  • avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
  • protect from light
  • contains no ingredient made from a gluten-containing grain (wheat, barley or rye)
Inactive ingredients

hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, maize starch, polyethylene glycol, povidone, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-908-242-6108 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3d711302-dc4e-0a69-e063-6394a90ade10 · Version 3
NDC: 51316-182