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.

Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)



Cetirizine HCl, 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 (1-800-222-1222).


Directions



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



  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING FROM BOTTLE.(for bottle cartons/stand-alone labels only)
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNITS ARE TORN, BROKEN OR SHOW ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.(for blister cartons only)
  • store between 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F)

Inactive Ingredients



corn starch, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide


Questions?



call 1-800-406-7984

KEEP THE CARTON. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. SEE END PANEL FOR EXPIRATION DATE.

Distributed by:

Ohm Laboratories Inc.

1385 Livingston Avenue

North Brunswick, NJ 08902


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Compare to the active ingredient of Zyrtec®

NDC 51660-939-54

ohm®

Original Prescription Strength

Cetirizine HCl Tablets, 10 mg

Antihistamine

Allergy

Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

24 Hour

Relief of:

  • Sneezing
  • Runny Nose
  • Itchy, Watery Eyes
  • Itchy Throat or Nose
  • 14 TABLETS 10 mg EACH

    This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil-PPC, Inc., distributor of Zyrtec®. Zyrtec® is a registered trademark of UCB Pharma, S.A.


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