ZYRTEC® 5mg Tablets
Reliable, 24-hour relief for milder allergy days, patients with less severe symptoms, or in patients 65 years and older1
Reference: 1. Urdaneta E, Tian X, Wu M, Du Q, Franklin K, Patel M. Cetirizine effectively relieves both ocular allergy symptoms and nasal allergy symptoms in subjects with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Poster abstract. Data on file, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division.
Active ingredient: (in each tablet):
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg
Purpose: Antihistamine
Inactive Ingredients:
Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide
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.
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 (10 mg) 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 |
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 pregnant or breast-feeding:
If breast-feeding, use is 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.
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).
Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Do not use if carton is opened.
Do not use if pouch is torn or damaged.
Questions?
Call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect).
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