Zyrtec-d - Pseudoephedrine/cetirizine Extended Release - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Zyrtec-d.
• Zyrtec-D
• sue-doh-eff-ED-rin/set-EYE-rizz-een

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an antihistamine and decongestant combination which provides relief of symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergies such as watery eyes, runny nose (rhinitis), itching eyes, sneezing, and stuffy nose (nasal congestion).
• This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age due to the high amount of pseudoephedrine.

Possible Side Effects

• Drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth, dizziness, nervousness, nausea, headache, or trouble sleeping may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with or within 14 days of taking MAO inhibitors (for example, furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine).
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth twice daily; or use as directed by your doctor.
• This drug may be taken with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole.
• Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet; doing so will destroy the long action and increase the chance of side effects.
• Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
• Do not take this medication for several days before allergy testing since test results can be affected.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Read Before Using Zyrtec-d (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Zyrtec-d Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Zyrtec-d Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage between 59 to 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.