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 Sandoz 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 chewable tablet)

Cetirizine HCl 10 mg


Purpose



Antihistamine


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


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 reactions 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



  • •may be taken with or without water
  • 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° to 25° C (68° to 77° F)

Inactive Ingredients



acesulfame potassium, artificial flavors, benzyl alcohol, betadex, colloidal silicon dioxide, dl-alpha-tocopherol, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, talc and tutti frutti flavor

Questions? 1-800-525-8747

Manufactured in India by Sandoz Private Ltd.,

for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540

Rev.06/2014


Principal Display Panel



NDC 0781-5284-64

Children's

Cetirizine HCl Chewable Tablets

10 mg

antihistamine

Tutti Frutti Flavored

30 Tablets

Do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn

ALLERGY

Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

24 hour Relief of

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