Label: ZYRTEC ALLERGY- cetirizine hydrochloride tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

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Updated February 15, 2023

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    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
    • 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

    adults and children 6 years and overone 10 mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet 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° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
    • do not use if clamshell is opened, or if foil inner seal imprinted with "ZYRTEC®" is broken or missing
    • meets USP Dissolution Test 2
  • Inactive ingredients

    colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide

  • Questions?

    call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Original Prescription Strength

    NDC 50580-726-36

    ZYRTEC ®
    ALLERGY

    Cetirizine HCl tablets
    10 mg /antihistamine

    Indoor & Outdoor Allergies

    24
    hour

    Relief of

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

    30 Tablets
    10 mg each

    (Actual Size)

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ZYRTEC ALLERGY 
    cetirizine hydrochloride tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:67296-1484(NDC:50580-726)
    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
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScore2 pieces
    ShapeRECTANGLE (rounded-off rectangular biconvex tablet) Size9mm
    FlavorImprint Code ZYRTEC;10;MG
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:67296-1484-330 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2008
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA01983501/01/2008
    Labeler - RedPharm Drug Inc (828374897)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    RedPharm Drug828374897repack(67296-1484)
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