FDA Label for Childrens Zyrtec
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- OTHER
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CHEWABLE TABLET)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- OTC - STOP USE
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Childrens Zyrtec Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Johnson & Johnson Consumer 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.
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (In Each Chewable Tablet)
Cetirizine HCl 2.5 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
Otc - Do Not Use
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.
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.
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
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
Otc - Stop Use
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.
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
- may be taken with or without water
- chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing
children 2 to under 6 years of age Chew and swallow 1 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily; If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily or 1 tablet (2.5 mg) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours. adults and children 6 years and over Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) or 4 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 4 tablets (10 mg) in 24 hours. adults 65 years and over Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours. children under 2 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 blister unit is torn or broken
Inactive Ingredients
betadex, corn starch, flavor, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose
Questions?
call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
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NDC 50580-790-01
Children's
ZYRTEC®
Cetirizine HCl chewable tablets,
2.5 mg/antihistamine
ALLERGY
INDOOR + OUTDOOR
ALLERGIES
Dye-Free
Chewables
24
HOUR
RELIEF OF
- Sneezing
- Runny Nose
- Itchy, Watery Eyes
- Itchy Throat or Nose
2 yrs.
& older
Grape Flavor
Actual
Size
2.5 mg
12 Chewable Tablets
Chew or crush tablets completely
before swallowing
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