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 Kroger Company. 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.

Drug Facts



Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Cetirizine hydrochloride USP 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

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



Tablet melts in mouth. Can 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). Avoid high humidity.
  • do not use if carton or blister unit is opened or broken 
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients



betadex, citric acid anhydrous, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, dl-alpha-tocopherol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, maize maltodextrin, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, natural flavourings, sodium bicarbonate, sodium starch glycolate and sucralose.

Questions or comments? 
1-800-632-6900


DISTRIBUTED BY
THE KROGER CO.
CINCINNATI,
OHIO 45202
  

MADE IN INDIA

Code: AP/DRUGS/04/2016



Package Label-Principal Display Panel -10 Mg (24 Orally Disintegrating Tablets) Blister Carton



COMPARE TO the active ingredient of ZYRTEC® ALLERGY *See bottom panel

Kroger®
ORIGINAL
PRESCRIPTION
STRENGTH

NDC 30142-058-76

Allergy
Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Orally Disintegrating Tablets,
USP 10 mg /
Antihistamine

DISSOLVE TABS
INDOOR & OUTDOOR
ALLERGIES

24
HOUR

24 HOUR
RELIEF OF:
Sneezing;
Runny Nose;
Itchy, Watery Eyes;
Itchy Throat or Nose

Orange Flavour
Melts in Your Mouth

actual
size

24 TABLETS
Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 10 mg each




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