CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE- cetirizine hydrochloride tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited

INN (International Name):

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition:

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Purpose : Antihistamine relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occuring. Do not use • to prevent hives from any known cause such as: - foods - insect stings - medicines - latex or rubber gloves because this product will not stop hives from occuring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause. •   if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine. Stop use and ask a doctor if - an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. - symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment - the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE- CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET
TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
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CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS
_DRUG FACTS:_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)_
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg
_PURPOSE_: Antihistamine
US ES
relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not
prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction
from occuring.
WARNINGS
SEVERE ALLERGY WARNING: Get emergency help IMMEDIATELY if you have
hives along with any of the
following symptoms:
trouble swallowing
dizziness or loss of consciousness
swelling of tongue
trouble speaking
swelling in or around mouth
drooling
wheezing or problems breathing
These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition can
be life threatening if not
treated by a health professional IMMEDIATELY. Symptoms of anaphylactic
shock may occur when hives
first appear or up to a few hours later.
NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR EPINEPHRINE. If your doctor has prescribed an
epinephrine injector for
"anaphylaxis" or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your
hives, never use this product as a
substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed
an epinephrine injector, you should
carry it with you at all times.
DO NOT USE
• to PREVENT hives from any known cause such as:
foods
insect stings
medicines
latex or rubber gloves
because this product will not stop hives from occuring. Avoiding the
cause of your hives is the only
way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not
know the cause of your hives, see
your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you
find a cause.
• 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.
hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered
hives that do not itch
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE taking tranquilizers
or sedatives.
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