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Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Allergy)

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2024-01-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

For 5 mg:

Cetirizine hydrochloride USP 5 mg

For 10 mg:

Cetirizine hydrochloride 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


For 5 mg:

adults and children 6 years and over
1 to 2 tablets once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.
adults 65 years and over
1 tablet once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours
children under 6 years of age
ask a doctor
consumers with liver or kidney disease
ask a doctor

For 10 mg:

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 SEAL OVER BOTTLE OPENING IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions?

call 1-855-274-4122

Distributed by:
AUROHEALTH LLC
2572 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Made in India

Code: TS/DRUGS/19/1993

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50090-6806

NDC: 50090-6806-0 30 TABLET in a BOTTLE / 1 in a CARTON

NDC: 50090-6806-1 90 TABLET in a BOTTLE / 1 in a CARTON

Cetirizine Hydrochloride

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d998e886-ec8a-4cc5-a6f4-e79f252b0301 · Version 3
NDC: 50090-6806