Cetirizine Hcl Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
Cetirizine HCl is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
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
What should I know before taking it?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What important warnings are listed?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine Ask a doctor before useif 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.
How is this medication usually taken?
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 5 mg adults and children 6 years and over 1 tablet (5 mg) or 2 tablets (10) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets (10) in 24 hours. adults 65 years and over 1 tablet (5 mg) once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours. children under 6 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 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.
What side effects are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=04b08c52-5390-4cdb-a9e7-fca81fffdc73
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