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Cetirizine HCl

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
WALGREEN COMPANY
Label updated
2026-04-20
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
  • in rare cases, you may experience itching after stopping cetirizine. Consult your healthcare provider if this happens.

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

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

Our pharmacists recommended the walgreens brand. We invite you to compare to national brands.

ⱡThis product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Zyrtec®

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

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DISTRIBUTED BY:
WALGREEN CO.

DEERFIELD, IL 60015

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walgreens.com

©2026 Walgreen Co.

L0001230 R0226

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Compare to the active ingredient

in zyrtec ®ⱡⱡ

Allergy Relief

24 HOUR RELIEF

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES, 10 MG/ ANTIHISTAMINE

24 HOUR Indoor & Outdoor Allergies Dye-Free

24 Hour relief of Sneezing; Runny Nose

Itchy, Watery Eyes & Itchy Throat or Nose

40SOFTGELS**

(**Liquid-filled capsules)

10 mg each

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4a181a38-ac94-8d00-e063-6394a90a6bf6 · Version 2
NDC: 0363-6341