Zyrtec 5 Mg Oral Tablet
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
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
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
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 |
1 tablet (5 mg) or 2 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets (10mg) in 24 hours. |
| adults 65 years and over | 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours. |
| 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)
■
do not use if pouch is torn or damaged
■ meets USP Dissolution Test 2
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide
Questions?
call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 50580-754-15
ZYRTEC®
ALLERGY
Cetirizine HCl Tablets
5mg/antihistamine
Indoor &
Outdoor
Allergies
5mg Strength Tablets
24 Hour relief of
- Sneezing
- Runny Nose
- Itchy, Watery Eyes
- Itchy Throat or Nose
15 Tablets
5 mg each
Take 1 to 2 tablets* once daily depending on the severity of your symptoms
*Adults 65 and older take only one tablet per day
Actual Size
15 Tablets