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Zyrtec Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Cetirizine HCl 10mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
How Supplied
Tabs—5, 14, 30, 45, 75; Liquid gels—12, 25, 40; Dissolve tabs 10mg—12, 24; Syrup—4oz
Manufacturer
Zyrtec Indications
Indications
Allergic rhinitis.
Zyrtec Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Dissolve tabs: may take with or without water. For doses <5mg: use syrup. <2yrs: not recommended. 2–6yrs: initially 2.5mg once daily; max 5mg once daily or 2.5mg every 12hrs. ≥6yrs: initially 5–10mg once daily. ≥65yrs: use dissolve tabs or syrup: 5mg once daily. Hepatic or renal impairment: individualize.
Zyrtec Contraindications
Contraindications
Hydroxyzine sensitivity.
Zyrtec Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Zyrtec Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hives Relief: not used for prevention or as a substitute for epinephrine. Hepatic or renal dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Zyrtec Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Zyrtec Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Zyrtec Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, somnolence, fatigue, dry mouth, pharyngitis. Children: headache, pharyngitis, GI upset/pain, cough, somnolence, diarrhea, epistaxis, bronchospasm, fatigue, irritability, insomnia.
Zyrtec Clinical Trials
See Literature
Zyrtec Note
Not Applicable
Zyrtec Patient Counseling
See Literature
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