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Zyrtec Allergy

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Select Consumer Group
Label updated
2026-07-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

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

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 foil inner seal imprinted with “Sealed For Your Safety” is broken or missing
  • 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)

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 568960cf-2c8f-f1b0-e063-6294a90aebc7 · Version 1
NDC: 85237-2960