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Cetirizine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
STRATEGIC SOURCING SERVICES LLC
Label updated
2025-07-10
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Cetirizine HCl 5 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.

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.
(1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • use only with enclosed dosing cup
  • find right dose on chart below
  • mL = milliliter
adults and children 6 years and over 5 mL or 10 mL once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours.
adults 65 years and over 5 mL once daily; do not take more than 5 mL in 24 hours.
children 2 to under 6 years of age 2.5 mL once daily. If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 5 mL once daily or 2.5 mL every 12 hours. Do not give more than 5 mL in 24 hours.
children under 2 years of age ask a doctor
consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor
Other information
  • do not use if carton is opened or if imprinted safety seal is broken or missing
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive ingredients

artificial grape flavor, glacial acetic acid, glycerin, methylparaben, natural and artificial banana flavor, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium acetate (anhydrous), sucralose

Questions?

call 833-358-6431Monday to Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm EST

Label information

Distributed by:McKesson Corp.,
via Strategic Sourcing Services LLC.
Memphis, TN 38141

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 120 mL Bottle Carton

NDC 70677-1236-1

COMPARE TO THE
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
IN CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC ®*

Foster & Thrive™

Children's
All Day
Allergy

Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Oral Solution
1 mg/1 mL
ANTIHISTAMINE Allergy

Indoor & Outdoor Allergies
24 hour relief of:

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

Sugar Free

Ages 2 years & older
Dye Free
GRAPE FLAVOR
DOSING CUP ENCLOSED

4 FL OZ (120 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 601c2846-30e7-40f1-96b4-64fbed719c0b · Version 2
NDC: 70677-1236