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    Common brand names: Zyrtec

    Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.

    May Treat: Allergic rhinitis · Allergic conjunctivitis · Atopic dermatitis · Chronic idiopathic urticaria · Perennial allergic rhinitis and more

    Brand Names: Zyrtec · Child's All Day Allergy(cetir) · Children's Zyrtec Allergy · All Day Allergy (cetirizine) · Aller-Tec and more

    Drug Class: Antihistamines - 2nd Generation · Antihistamines - 2nd Generation - Piperazines · Ophthalmic - Antihistamines

    Availability: Prescription sometimes needed

    Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using

    Lactation: Consult a doctor before using

    Alcohol: Limit intake while taking this medication

    Driving: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution

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    Side effects

    Common side effects

    • Dry nose
    • Xerostomia
    • Drowsy
    • Dry throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Insomnia
    • Fatigue
    • Epistaxis
    • Nausea
    • Diarrhea
    • Acute abdominal pain

    Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including

    • Difficulty urinating
    • Weakness

    A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including

    • Rash
    • Itching/swelling
    • Severe dizziness
    • Trouble breathing

    Other things to note

    • Drowsiness, tiredness, and dry mouth may occur. Stomach pain may also occur, especially in children. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
    • If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

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    Precautions

    • Room temperature
    • For dropperette, single-use drop dispenser products : Wash hands before and after using. May wear contact lenses 10 minutes after using. Do not touch tip of open eye drop bottle. Wait 5 min. before other eye medications. May sting or burn after applying. May blur vision. Use caution when driving. Protect from heat, light, & moisture. Avoid smoking, allergens, smoke and irritants.
    • For solution, oral products : Measure dose using a dosing spoon/cup/syringe. If diabetic, be aware this drug may have sugar.
    • For tablet products : May make you sleepy. Use caution when driving. Reduce or avoid drinking alcohol. Avoid other drugs that make you sleepy. Do not take more drug than directed. Avoid other medicines containing the same drug. Call doctor if you are not getting better.
    • For tablet, chewable products : Chew medicine completely before swallowing.
    • For tablet, disintegrating products : Place medicine on tongue to dissolve.

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    Warnings

    • May cause drowsiness. Alcohol and marijuana may intensify this effect. Use care when operating a vehicle, vessel (e.g., boat), or machinery. ; May cause dizziness ; For tablet, chewable products : Chew this medication before swallowing. ; For tablet, disintegrating products : Open packaging with dry hands. Dissolve medicine on the tongue or in the mouth. ;

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    Interactions

    Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you've had:

    • Difficulty urinating (such as due to an enlarged prostate)
    • Kidney disease
    • Liver disease

    Product interactions for this drug/drug-class include:

    • Radioactive Iodide with Agents that Affect Iodide (Severe Interaction)

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