cetirizine drug facts

cetirizine drug facts
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SPL Set ID 6f3c2e57-7a0f-432f-a7f1-04906f5e4ddf
Route
oral
Published
Effective Date 2026-02-16
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
cetirizine (10 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
starch, corn fd&c blue no. 1 aluminum lake hypromellose, unspecified lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate polydextrose polyethylene glycol, unspecified povidone, unspecified titanium dioxide triacetin

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: 4H2 Shape: oval Color: white Size: 10 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
anda completed Since 2018-06-29 Until 2026-06-30

Purpose

Antihistamine

Description

Cetirizine HCl 10 mg


Medication Information

Active Ingredient

Cetirizine HCl 10 mg

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
Purpose

Antihistamine

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 kidney disease

ask a doctor

Other Information
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing
Inactive Ingredients

corn starch, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, titanium dioxide, triacetin

Description

Cetirizine HCl 10 mg

Principal Display Panel

NDC 55154-8081-0

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

TABLETS 10 mg

Original Prescription Strength

Antihistamine

10 TABLETS

.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, distributor of Zyrtec®

Gluten Free

Distributed by:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN 46268

(800) 616-2471

www.majorpharmaceuticals.com

Overbagged with 10 film-coated tablets per bag, NDC 55154-8081-0

WARNING: This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH 43017

L5534953-10624 / L5534953-20624

Rev. 07/24

M-05

Re-Order No. 700683

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.

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-719-9260

When Using This Product
  • 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.

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)

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

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.


Structured Label Content

Active Ingredient (Active ingredient (in each tablet))

Cetirizine HCl 10 mg

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
Purpose

Antihistamine

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 kidney disease

ask a doctor

Other Information (Other information)
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

corn starch, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, titanium dioxide, triacetin

Principal Display Panel

NDC 55154-8081-0

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

TABLETS 10 mg

Original Prescription Strength

Antihistamine

10 TABLETS

.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, distributor of Zyrtec®

Gluten Free

Distributed by:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN 46268

(800) 616-2471

www.majorpharmaceuticals.com

Overbagged with 10 film-coated tablets per bag, NDC 55154-8081-0

WARNING: This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH 43017

L5534953-10624 / L5534953-20624

Rev. 07/24

M-05

Re-Order No. 700683

Do Not Use (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.

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-719-9260

When Using This Product (When using this product)
  • 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 (Stop use and ask a doctor if)

an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding: (If pregnant or breast-feeding:)
  • if breast-feeding: not recommended
  • if pregnant: ask a health professional before use.
Keep Out of Reach of Children. (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)

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)

liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

taking tranquilizers or sedatives.


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