Cetirizine Hcl Oral - Cetirizine - Oral Tablet Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cetirizine Hcl Oral
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Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth once a day; or use as directed by your doctor.
• This drug may be taken with or without food.
• 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.

Drug Interactions

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of drugs that cause drowsiness such as.

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.

Cetirizine Hcl Oral 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.

Read Before Using Cetirizine Hcl Oral (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.

Possible Side Effects

• Drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth may occur.
• In children, stomach pain and vomiting may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

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).

Cetirizine Hcl Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Overdose

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

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an antihistamine which provides relief of symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergies such as watery eyes, runny nose (rhinitis), itching eyes, and sneezing.
• It is also used for hives.