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 Mylan Institutional 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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CETIRIZINE HCl
10 mg TABLETS, USP

Antihistamine

Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNITS ARE TORN,
BROKEN OR SHOW ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.


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.


Directions (24 Hour Relief)



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 at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

Inactive Ingredients



Anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin


Questions? 1-800-848-0462



  • Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be
    reported to this number.

How Supplied



Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP are available as follows:

10 mg - White, film-coated, round, biconvex, beveled
edge, unscored tablets debossed with M on one side of
the tablet and C37 on the other side.

NDC 51079-597-20 - Unit dose blister packages
of 100 (10 cards of 10 tablets each).

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

Manufactured by:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

Distributed by:
Mylan Institutional Inc.
Rockford, IL 61103 U.S.A.

S-9827 R8
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Package Label.Principal Display Panel



PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg

NDC 51079-597-20

Cetirizine HCl
Tablets, USP
10 mg

Antihistamine

Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

24 Hour Relief
(See Uses section of enclosed leaflet)

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNITS ARE
TORN, BROKEN OR SHOW ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

Manufactured by:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.

S-9828 R6

  • This unit dose package is not child resistant.
  • For institutional use only.
  • Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
  • This container provides light-resistance.
  • See window for lot number and expiration date.
  • Distributed by:
    Mylan Institutional Inc.
    Rockford, IL 61103 U.S.A.


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