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Zyrtec Allergy

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Savings Distributors LLC
Label updated
2026-06-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Drug Facts

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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

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

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Label information

Do not useif 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 haveliver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking 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 ifan 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
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)
  • do not use if pouch is torn or damaged
  • meets USP Dissolution Test 2
Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide

Questions?

call 1-800-343-7805(toll-free) or 215-273-8755(collect)

Label information

Active ingredient made in Switzerland

Distributed by:

JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division

Fort Washington, PA 19034 USA

@J&JCI 2024 www.zyrtec.com

Pat. www.jjcipats.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Original Prescription Strength

ZYRTEC ®
ALLERGY

Cetirizine HCl tablets
10 mg /antihistamine

Indoor & Outdoor Allergies


24 hour

Relief of

  • Sneezing
  • Runny Nose
  • Itchy, Watery Eyes
  • Itchy Throat or Nose

20 Pouches of 1 Tablet per pouch
10 mg each (Individual Pouches)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5490c38a-91d7-9ee1-e063-6394a90a1ea5 · Version 1
NDC: 73097-016