FDA Label for Cetirizine Hydrochloride

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Cetirizine Hydrochloride Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)



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

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.


Directions



adults and children 6 years and over

1 to 2 tablets once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.

adults 65 years and over

1 tablet once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours

children under 6 years of age

ask a doctor

consumers with liver or kidney disease

ask a doctor


Other Information



  • •store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Inactive Ingredients



Anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin


Questions?



Call 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX)

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Morgantown, WV 26505


Package Label.Principal Display Panel



PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mg Allergy

NDC 0378-3635-01

Cetirizine HCl
Tablets, USP
Allergy
5 mg
Antihistamine

Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

24 Hour Relief of

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • RM-AR3635A5      100 Tablets

    Tamper Evident: do not use if foil seal
    under cap is missing, open or broken.

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg Allergy

    NDC 0378-3637-01

    Cetirizine HCl
    Tablets, USP
    Allergy
    10 mg
    Antihistamine

    Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

    24 Hour Relief of

    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • itching of the nose or throat
    • RM-AR3637A5      100 Tablets     

      Tamper Evident: do not use if foil seal
      under cap is missing, open or broken.

      Active Ingredient (in each tablet)
      Cetirizine hydrochloride USP, 10 mg

      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


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