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Allergy Relief

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC
Label updated
2026-05-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each capsule)

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

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 you have

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

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

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

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
adults and children 6 years and over one 10 mg capsule once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg capsule 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 at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF)
  • avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)
  • protect from light
Inactive ingredients

butylated hydroxytoluene, gelatin, glycerin, pharmaceutical ink* polyethylene glycol 400,  purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sorbitan 

*may contain this ingredient

Questions or comments?

Call  1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to Zyrtec® active ingredient†

ALLERGY RELIEF

Cetirizine HCl Capsules 10 mg

Antihistamine

Relief of: Itchy, watery eyes, Runny nose, Itchy throat or nose, Sneezing

Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

SOFTGELS±

Liquid-Filled Capsules

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., distributor of Zyrtec®.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARD FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Package Labeling

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a57a0dbe-0926-4b25-a5d7-b8d499d67158 · Version 4
NDC: 51316-811