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Hives Relief

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
WALGREEN COMPANY
Label updated
2026-03-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Cetirizine Hydrochloride USP, 10 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring.

Warnings

Severe Allergy Warning: Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following
symptoms: ■ trouble swallowing ■ dizziness or loss of consciousness ■ swelling of tongue ■ trouble speaking ■ swelling in or around mouth ■ drooling ■ wheezing or problems breathing
These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock.
This condition can be life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later.
Not a Substitute for Epinephrine. If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for "anaphylaxis" or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times.

Do not use

■ to prevent hives from any known cause such as:
■ foods ■ insect stings ■ medicines ■ latex or rubber gloves
because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause.
■ 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. ■ hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered ■ hives that do not itch

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.
■ symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment ■ the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks

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.

Directions
adults and children 6 years and over one 10 mg 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° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

call toll-free 1-888-235-2466

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

†Our pharmacists recommend the Walgreens brand. We invite you to compare to national brands.
††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue Inc., owner of the registered trademark Zyrtec®.

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.
DEERFIELD, IL 60015
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
walgreens.com
©2025 Walgreen Co. MADE IN INDIA

L0001209 R0126

Code: TN/Drugs/TN00002222/2006
949129363

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH

Compare to the active ingredient
in Zyrtec® Hives ††

Hives Relief
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS USP,
10 mg / ANTIHISTAMINE

24-Hour
• 24-hour relief of itching due to hives

30 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4526b65c-b0e7-180c-e063-6394a90ae916 · Version 2
NDC: 0363-6340