CHILDRENS ALLERGY RELIEF- cetirizine hydrochloride solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Aurohealth LLC

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

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

CHILDRENS ALLERGY RELIEF - CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE SOLUTION
AUROHEALTH LLC
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 5 ML TEASPOONFUL)
Cetirizine Hydrochloride USP 5 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
use only with enclosed dosing cup
find right dose on chart below
mL=milliliter
adults and children 6 years and over 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) or 2
teaspoonfuls (10 mL) once daily
depending upon severity of
symptoms; do not take more than 2
teaspoonfuls (10 mL) in 24 hours.
adults 65 years and over
1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily;
do not take more than 1
teaspoonful (5 mL) in 24 hours.
children 2 to under 6 years of age
½ teaspoonful (2.5 mL) once daily.
If needed, dose can be increased to
a maximum of 1 teaspoonful (5 mL)
once daily or ½ teaspoonful (2.5
mL) every 12 hours. Do not give
more than 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) in
24 hours.
children under 2 years of age
ask a doctor
consumers with liver or kidney
disease
ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
store between 20° to