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Zyrtec

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2026-04-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

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

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.

Label information

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
  • in rare cases, you may experience itching after stopping cetirizine. Consult your healthcare provider if this happens.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

Label information

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
  • may be taken with or without water
  • chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing

    adults and children 6 years and over

    Chew and swallow 1 tablet (10 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (10 mg) 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)
  • do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
Inactive ingredients

betadex, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose

Questions?

call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Original Prescription Strength

NDC 50580-753-24

ZYRTEC ®

Cetirizine HCl Chewable tablets,
10 mg /antihistamine

ALLERGY

Indoor +

Outdoor

Allergies

10 mg Strength Tablets

Dye-Free

CHEWABLES

24 HOUR

Relief of

  • Sneezing
  • Runny Nose
  • Itchy, Watery Eyes
  • Itchy Throat or Nose

Actual Size

No Water Needed

Chew or crush tablets

completely before swallowing

24 CHEWABLE TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: dc613bd5-70fd-1d9b-e053-2995a90a41cd · Version 9
NDC: 50580-753