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Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Cetirizine HCl 5mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg; ext-rel tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Tabs—12, 24
Manufacturer
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Indications
Indications
Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis with nasal congestion.
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Dosage and Administration
Adult
Swallow whole. 1 tab twice daily. Hepatic or renal impairment (CrCl ≤31mL/min): 1 tab once daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Contraindications
Contraindications
Hydroxyzine sensitivity. Narrow-angle glaucoma. Urinary retention. Severe hypertension or coronary artery disease. During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypertension. Diabetes. Ischemic heart disease. Increased intraocular pressure. Hyperthyroidism. GI or GU obstruction. Seizure disorders. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Pseudoephedrine: Antagonizes antihypertensives. Increased ectopic pacemaker activity with digitalis. Avoid other sympathomimetics, alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Insomnia, dry mouth, somnolence, dizziness; rarely: elevated liver enzymes.
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Clinical Trials
See Literature
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Note
Not Applicable
Zyrtec-d 12 Hour Patient Counseling
See Literature
