FDA Label for Childrens Cetirizine Hydrochloride
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Childrens Cetirizine Hydrochloride Product Label
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Drug Facts
Distributed by:
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Active Ingredient (In Each 5 Ml)
Cetirizine HCl 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
- use only with enclosed dosing cup
- find right dose on chart below
- mL = milliliter
| adults and children 6 years and over | 5 mL or 10 mL once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours.. |
| adults 65 years and older | 5 mL once daily; do not take more than 5 mL in 24 hours |
| children 2 to under 6 years of age | 2.5 mL once daily. If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 5 mL once daily or 2.5 mL every 12 hours. Do not give more than 5 mL in 24 hours. |
| children under 2 years of age | ask a doctor |
| consumers with liver or kidney disease | ask a doctor |
Other Information
- each 5mL contains: sodium 4 mg
- do not use if carton is opened or if imprinted safety seal is broken or missing
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
artificial grape flavor, glacial acetic acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium acetate anhydrous, sodium benzoate, sucralose
Questions?
Call 1-866-923-4914
120 Ml Carton
Compare to the
active ingredient
in Children's Zyrtec
®*
NDC 51672-2147-8
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