Label: ALLERGY RELIEF- cetirizine hydrochloride capsule

  • NDC Code(s): 69842-911-25, 69842-911-40
  • Packager: CVS Pharmacy
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

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Updated October 18, 2021

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  • Active Ingredient (in each capsule)

     Cetirizine HCl 10 mg

  • Purpose

     Antihistamine

  • Uses

    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
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    an allergic reation 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

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    adults and children 6 years and overone 10 mg capsule once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg capsule in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.
    adults 65 years and overask a doctor
    children under 6 years of ageask a doctor
    consumers with liver or kidney diseaseask a doctor
  • Other Information

    • store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
    • avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
    • protect from light
  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitan, sorbitol

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredient in ZYRTEC®*

    Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

    Original Prescription Strength

    Allergy Relief

    CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES, 10 mg 

    Antihistamine

    24 hour relief of:

    • Runny nose
    • Itchy, watery eyes
    • Sneezing
    • Itchy throat or nose

    SOFTGELS

    †Liquid-filled capsules

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark ZYRTEC®.

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI  02895

    www.cvs.com   1-800-SHOP-CVS 

  • Package Label

    Cetirizine HCI 10 mg

    CVS HEALTH Allergy Relief

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY RELIEF 
    cetirizine hydrochloride capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-911
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 64O047KTOA) (CETIRIZINE - UNII:YO7261ME24) CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColoryellowScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize7mm
    FlavorImprint Code CE1
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-911-251 in 1 PACKAGE02/06/201804/19/2024
    125 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:69842-911-401 in 1 PACKAGE02/06/201804/19/2024
    240 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA02242902/06/201804/19/2024
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
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