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Cetrizine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
APOZEAL PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Label updated
2026-05-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Purpose

Cetirizine HCl 5 mg----------------------------------Antihistamine

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or upper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itching of the nose or throat
Warnings

Label information

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.

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are 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

Label information

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.

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 
  • adults and children 6 years and over: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) or 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) in 24 hours. 
  • adults 65 years and over: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) in 24 hours. 
  • children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) once daily. If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily or 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 1 teaspoonful (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
  • Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).  Excursions permitted to 15°–30°C (59°–86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
  • Tamper Evident 
  • Do not use if foil seal over mouth of the bottle is torn, broken or missing
  • Dosing cup should be washed and left to air dry after each use.
Inactive ingredients

glacial acetic acid, glycerine, grape flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium acetate, sucrose

Questions or comments?

1-833-688-7848

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc., distributor of Children’s Zyrtec®.

Label information

Distributed by:
Apozeal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Hartel St, Levittown PA 19057

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 83745-188-12

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP

1mg/mL

Grape Flavored Syrup

120 mL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 83745-188-24

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP

1mg/mL

Grape Flavored Syrup

120 mL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9c0549cf-4c93-45d9-9eac-3948fa45554e · Version 5
NDC: 83745-188