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Cetirizine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
SAFEWAY
Label updated
2025-12-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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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

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)
■ contains no ingredient made from a gluten-containing grain (Wheat, barley or rye)

Inactive ingredients

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

Questions?

call 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

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DailyMed Set ID: ed0eecfb-85bf-63bf-e053-2995a90a0e03 · Version 6
NDC: 21130-640