Label: BEST CHOICE CHILDRENS CETIRIZINE- cetirizine hydrochloride solution

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

    Cetirizine HCl 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

    • runny nose
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • sneezing
    • 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.

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

    • use only with enclosed dosing cup
    adults and children 6 years and over1 teaspoonful (5 mL) or 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) in 24 hours.
    adults 65 years and older1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) in 24 hours.
    children 2 to under 6 years of age1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) once daily. If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily or 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) in 24 hours.
    children under 2 years of ageask a doctor
    consumers with liver or kidney diseaseask a doctor
  • Other information

    • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    artificial grape flavor, glacial acetic acid, glycerin, methylparaben, natural and artificial banana flavor, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium acetate (anhydrous), sucrose

  • Questions?

    Call 1-866-923-4914

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    PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:
    VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO.
    KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton

    COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE
    INGREDIENT IN CHILDREN'S ZYTREC®*

    HEALTH
    Best Choice® Brand
    CARE

    Children's
    CETIRIZINE
    HYDROCHLORIDE
    ORAL SOLUTION
    1 mg/mL Antihistamine

    Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

    24 Hour
    Relief of:

    • Sneezing
    • Runny Nose
    • Itchy, Watery Eyes
    • Itchy Throat or Nose

    Dosing Cup Included

    Grape Flavored
    Syrup

    2 Yrs. & older

    4 FL OZ
    (118 mL)

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BEST CHOICE   CHILDRENS CETIRIZINE
    cetirizine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63941-088
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Cetirizine Hydrochloride (UNII: 64O047KTOA) (Cetirizine - UNII:YO7261ME24) Cetirizine Hydrochloride5 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    acetic acid (UNII: Q40Q9N063P)  
    glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    methylparaben (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    propylene glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    propylparaben (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    sodium acetate (UNII: 4550K0SC9B)  
    sucrose (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorYELLOW (colorless to slightly yellow) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorGRAPEImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63941-088-081 in 1 CARTON
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA09018204/22/2008
    Labeler - Valu Merchandisers Company (868703513)
    Registrant - Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (145186370)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.600072078MANUFACTURE(63941-088)
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