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Zyrtec Liquid Gels Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Cetirizine HCl 10mg; contains gelatin.
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 Liquid Gels Indications
Indications
Allergic rhinitis.
Zyrtec Liquid Gels 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 Liquid Gels Contraindications
Contraindications
Hydroxyzine sensitivity.
Zyrtec Liquid Gels Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Zyrtec Liquid Gels 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 Liquid Gels Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Zyrtec Liquid Gels Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Zyrtec Liquid Gels 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 Liquid Gels Clinical Trials
See Literature
Zyrtec Liquid Gels Note
Not Applicable
Zyrtec Liquid Gels Patient Counseling
See Literature
