FDA Label for Cvs Cetirizine Hydrochloride

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Cvs Cetirizine Hydrochloride Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Cvs Pharmacy. 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 Tablet)



Cetrizine HCl 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


Warnings




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 recommende
  • 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. (1-800-222-1222)


Directions



 adults and children 6 years of age and over
  •  one 10mg 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°–25°C (68°–77°F)
  • avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
  • protect from light
  • contains no ingredient made from a gluten-containing grain (wheat, barley or rye)

Inactive Ingredients



hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, maize starch, polyethylene glycol, povidone, titanium dioxide


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