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Cetirizine

CETIIRIZINE

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 6 years and over ■ one 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 over ■ ask a doctor children under 6 years of age ■ ask a doctor consumers with liver or ■ ask a doctor kidney disease
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
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 Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 6 years and over ■ one 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 over ■ ask a doctor children under 6 years of age ■ ask a doctor consumers with liver or ■ ask a doctor kidney disease Warnings and cautions 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

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 Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 6 years and over ■ one 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 over ■ ask a doctor children under 6 years of age ■ ask a doctor consumers with liver or ■ ask a doctor kidney disease Warnings and cautions 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

Monitoring

  • 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

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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