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:

NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs

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

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE- CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET
NCS HEALTHCARE OF KY, LLC DBA VANGARD LABS
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CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10MG TAB-8240-PERRIGO
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
Cetirizine HCl 10 mg
PURPOSE
Antihistamine
USES
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
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
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 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.
OTHER INFORMATION
store between 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
corn starch, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose
monohydrate,
magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone,
titanium dioxide,
triacetin
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
1-800-719-9260
Distributed By Perrigo
Allegan, MI 49010
www.perrigo.com
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
cetirizine hydrochlor