FDA Label for Childrens Zyrtec

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Childrens Zyrtec Product Label

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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 ageChew 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 overChew 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 overChew 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 ageask a doctor
    consumers with liver or kidney diseaseask 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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