ALLERGY RELIEF CHILDRENS INDOOR/OUTDOOR- cetirizine hcl tablet, chewable

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 64O047KTOA) (CETIRIZINE - UNII:YO7261ME24)

Available from:

CVS Pharmacy

INN (International Name):

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition:

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Antihistamine temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: - itchy, watery eyes - itching of the nose or throat - runny nose - sneezing

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

ALLERGY RELIEF CHILDRENS INDOOR/OUTDOOR- CETIRIZINE HCL TABLET,
CHEWABLE
CVS PHARMACY
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CVS 44-578
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CHEWABLE TABLET)_
Cetirizine HCl 10 mg
_PURPOSE_
Antihistamine
_USES_
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper
respiratory allergies:
itchy, watery eyes
itching of the nose or throat
runny nose
sneezing
_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
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
avoid alcoholic drinks
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
_DIRECTIONS_
may be taken with or without water
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_
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS
TORN OR BROKEN
store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
see end flap for expiration date and lot number
_INACTIVE INGREDIENTS_
acesulfame potassium, artificial flavors, benzyl alcohol, betadex,
colloidal silicon dioxide, dl-alpha-
tocopherol, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, lactose
monohydrate, magnesium stearate,
maltodextrin