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Cetirizine hydrochloride

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2023-09-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Cetirizine HCl 10 mg

PURPOSE

Antihistamine

USE(S)

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
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

liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF

taking 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
STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF

an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING
  • 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. (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

STORAGE
  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Other information

◾Contains no ingredient made from a gluten-containing grain (wheat, barley or rye).

Inactive ingredients

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

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, COATED

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 84f42ff2-1f51-4cbe-a2bb-dc024d2ff1a4 · Version 4
NDC: 50090-6679