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 Strides Pharma 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 Capsule)
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
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
- if breast-feeding: not recommended.
- if pregnant: ask a health professional before 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:
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
| adults and children 6 years and over | one 10 mg capsule once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg capsule 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°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- protect from light
- do not use if tamper-evident seal under cap imprinted with "Sealed for your Protection" is broken or missing.
Inactive Ingredients
gelatin, medium chain triglyceride, polyethylene glycol 400, printing ink white (isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, shellac resins, sodium lauryl sulphate, titanium dioxide) purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol-sorbitan solution.
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