FDA Label for Zyrtec Hives

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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (In Each 5 Ml)

Cetirizine HCI 5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

reduces hives and relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring.

Severe Allergy Warning

Severe Allergy Warning: Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the
following symptoms:
■ trouble swallowing
■ dizziness or loss of consciousness
■ swelling of tongue
■ swelling in or around mouth
■ trouble speaking
■ drooling
■ wheezing or problems breathing
These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock.
This condition can be life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later.
Not a Substitute for Epinephrine. If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for anaphylaxis or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times.

Do Not Use

■ to prevent hives from any known cause such as:
■ foods
■ insect stings
■ medicines
■ latex or rubber gloves
because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only
way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives,
see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause.
■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.

Otc - Ask Doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
■ hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered
■ hives that do not itch

Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

Otc - When Using

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

Otc - Stop Use

Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
■ symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment
■ the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding:
■ if breast-feeding: not recommended
■ if pregnant: ask a health professional before use.

Otc - 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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

■ use only with enclosed dosing cup
■ find right dose on chart below
■ mL = milliliter

Storage And Handling

Other information
■ store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

■ do not use if carton is opened or if bottle wrap imprinted with “Sealed For Your Safety” is broken or missing

Inactive Ingredients

Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate,
sorbitol solution, sucralose

Questions?

Questions? call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

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NDC 50580-128-04

Children’s

ZYRTEC®HIVES

Cetirizine HCl oral solution
1 mg/ml/antihistamine

Hives Relief

6 yrs & old

HIVES RELIEF

24 Hour relief

Reduces Itching Due to Hives

Reduces Hives

Grape Flavor

4 fl oz (118ml)

Dosing cup included