HEALTH MART PHARMACY CHILDRENS CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE- 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:

Health Mart

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 - itchy, watery eyes - sneezing - itching of the nose or throat

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

HEALTH MART PHARMACY CHILDRENS CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE- CETIRIZINE
HYDROCHLORIDE SOLUTION
HEALTH MART
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HEALTH MART PHARMACY CHILDREN'S CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
_DRUG FACTS_
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
(IN EACH 5 ML TEASPOONFUL)
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg
PURPOS E
Antihistamine
US ES
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper
respiratory allergies:
runny nose
itchy, watery eyes
sneezing
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
®
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
older
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
1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) once daily. If needed, dose can be
increased to a maximum of 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily or
1/2 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
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