cetirizine hydrochloride
Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc.
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
- OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
- CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE INDICATIONS AND USAGE
- WARNINGS
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- STORAGE AND HANDLING
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - QUESTIONS
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
DRUG FACTS
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
(IN EACH TABLET)
For 5 mg
Cetirizine HCl USP 5 mg
For 10 mg
Cetirizine HCl USP10 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Antihistamine
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE INDICATIONS AND USAGE
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
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
For 5 mg
adults and children 6 years and over |
1 to 2 tablets once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. |
adults 65 years and over |
1 tablet once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours. |
children under 6 years of age |
ask a doctor |
consumers with liver or kidney disease |
ask a doctor |
For 10 mg
adults and children 6 years and over |
One 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 |
STORAGE AND HANDLING
- store between 200 to 250C (680 to 770F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT
Corn starch, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone and titanium dioxide
OTC - QUESTIONS
call 1-866-562-4616
Manufactured by:
UNICHEM LABORATORIES LTD.
Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa 403 511, India
Distributed by:
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
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