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 Wal-mart Stores, 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 Hydrochloride Chewable Tablets 10mg


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 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 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 The Reach Of Children



In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at (1-800-222-1222).


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)
  • Do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn

Inactive Ingredients



acesulfame potassium, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C YELLOW # 10, FD&C RED # 40, FD&C YELLOW # 6, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polacrilex resin, sodium starch glycolate, sucralose and tutti frutti flavor


Questions



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