Monograph Details
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Allergic Disorders
> Allergies
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ZYRTEC |
| Manufacturer |
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McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Cetirizine HCl 10mg; tabs. |
| Also |
• CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC ALLERGY SYRUP
• CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC CHEWABLE
• CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC HIVES RELIEF SYRUP
• ZYRTEC HIVES RELIEF
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| Indications |
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Allergic rhinitis. |
| Adults and Children |
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Chew tabs: may take with or without water. For doses <5mg: use syrup. <2years: not recommended. 2–6years: initially 2.5mg once daily; max 5mg once daily or 2.5mg every 12 hours. ≥6years: initially 5–10mg once daily. ≥65years: use chew tabs or syrup: 5mg once daily. Hepatic or renal impairment: individualize. |
| Contraindications |
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Hydroxyzine sensitivity. |
| Precautions |
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Hives Relief: not used for prevention or as a substitute for epinephrine. Hepatic or renal dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, somnolence, fatigue, dry mouth, pharyngitis. Children: headache, pharyngitis, GI upset/pain, cough, somnolence, diarrhea, epistaxis, bronchospasm, fatigue, irritability, insomnia. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—5, 14, 30, 45, 75
Chew tabs 5mg—5
10mg—12, 24
Hives Relief tabs—14
Syrups—4oz |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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