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 Ohm Laboratories 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

Distributed by:
Ohm Laboratories Inc.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901


Active Ingredient (In Each Chewable 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

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
  • adults and children 6 years and overChew and swallow 1 tablet (10 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (10 mg) in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.
    adults 65 years and overask a doctor
    children under 6 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 inner safety seal is open or torn
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients



acesulfame potassium, colloidal silicon dioxide, compressible sugar, crospovidone, FD & C Blue No # 2 Aluminum Lake, FD & C Red No # 40 Aluminum Lake, guar gum, magnesium oxide light powder, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, prosweet N & A flavor powder, talc, tutti frutti flavor


Questions?



Call toll free 1-800-818-4555 weekdays


Principal Display Panel - 10 Mg Tablet Bottle Carton



Compare To
the active ingredient of
Children's Zyrtec®

NDC 51660-066-30

ohm®

Original Prescription Strength

Cetirizine
Hydrochloride
Chewable
Tablets 10 mg

Antihistamine

Allergy

Tutti-frutti Flavor
No Water Needed

Indoor + Outdoor Allergies

Actual Size

24 Hour Relief of:

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