CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE tablet, coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

A-S Medication Solutions

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

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 if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine. liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. taking tranquilizers or sedatives. an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE- CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, COATED
A-S MEDICATION SOLUTIONS
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CETRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS
_DRUG FACTS_
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Cetirizine HCl 10 mg
PURPOSE
Antihistamine
USE(S)
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
liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a
different dose.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF
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 DOCTOR IF
an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right
away.
PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING
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
STORAGE
store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
OTHER INFORMATION
◾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.
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, COATED
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
cetirizine hydrochloride tablet, coat