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Cetirizine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2013-03-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)

Cetirizine HCl, USP 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 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)
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNITS ARE TORN, BROKEN OR SHOW ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Corn starch, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide

QUESTIONS?

Call 1-800-406-7984

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS ® pharmacy

Compare to the active ingredient in Zyrtec ®*

Original Prescription Strength

INDOOR/OUTDOOR

ALLERGY RELIEF

24 HOUR

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, 10 mg

ANTIHISTAMINE

24 hour relief of:

  • Sneezing
  • Runny nose
  • Itchy, watery eyes
  • Itching of the nose or throat

5 Tablets 10 mg Each

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d43cf3db-f414-4697-9cd3-482066019c99 · Version 1
NDC: 59779-939