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Allergy and Sinus Relief

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions • do not break or chew tablet; swallow tablet whole adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. adults 65 years and over ask a doctor children under 12 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
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 • nasal congestion • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Summary

Indications and usage 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 • nasal congestion • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose Dosage and administration Directions • do not break or chew tablet; swallow tablet whole adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. adults 65 years and over ask a doctor children under 12 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor Warnings and cautions 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. • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.

If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 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 • nasal congestion • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose Dosage and administration Directions • do not break or chew tablet; swallow tablet whole adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. adults 65 years and over ask a doctor children under 12 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor Warnings and cautions 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. • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • thyroid disease • diabetes • glaucoma • high blood pressure • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • 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 • do not use more than directed • 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. • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever 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)

Monitoring

  • 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.
  • • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.
  • If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • thyroid disease • diabetes • glaucoma • high blood pressure • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • liver or kidney disease.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.