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 Medvantx, 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 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.


Otc - When Using



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.


Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



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.


Directions



adults and children 6 years and overone 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



store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).


Inactive Ingredients



corn starch, lactose monohydrate, povidone, magnesium stearate and opadry white. The components of opadry white are: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol 400, titanium dioxide


Questions Or Comments?



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Package Label.Principal Display Panel



NDC 16714-271-02

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 10 mg

6 Years and Older

Allergy

Antihistamine

24 Hour Relief of

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