Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring.
Indications & Usage
Relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring.
Dosage & Administration
DIRECTIONS Adults and children 6years and over 1 tablet (5 mg) or 2 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets (10 mg) in 24 hours. Adults 65years and over 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours. Children under 6 years of age ask a doctor Consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS Severe Allergy Warning: Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptoms: • trouble swallowing • dizziness or loss of consciousness • swelling of tongue • swelling in or around mouth • trouble speaking • drooling • wheezing or problems breathing These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition can be life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately . Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later. Not a Substitute for Epinephrine . If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for “anaphylaxis” or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times.
Purpose
PURPOSE Antihistamine
Do Not Use
DO NOT USE Do not use • to prevent hives from any known cause such as: • foods • insect stings • medicines • latex or rubber gloves because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause. • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.
When Using
WHEN USING 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 & Ask a Doctor
STOP USE Stop use and ask a doctor if • an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. • symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment • the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks
Keep Out of Reach of Children
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)
Questions
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