Childrens Zyrtec

Drug Facts

Cetirizine HCl 2.5 mg

Antihistamine

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

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.

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

Label information

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.

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)

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

  children 2 to under 6 years of age	Chew and swallow 1 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily; If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily or 1 tablet (2.5 mg) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours.
  adults and children 6 years and over	Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) or 4 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 4 tablets (10 mg) in 24 hours.
  adults 65 years and over	Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours.
  children under 2 years of age	ask a doctor
  consumers with liver or kidney disease	ask a doctor

• store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
• do not use if blister unit is torn or broken

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

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

Product: 50090-6845

NDC: 50090-6845-0 6 TABLET, CHEWABLE in a BLISTER PACK / 4 in a CARTON

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