Symptomatic relief of seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis. Chronic urticaria.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn ≥12 yr 5-10 mg once daily. Childn 6-11 yr 5 or 10 mg (1 or 2 tsp) once daily, 2-5 yr 2.5 mg (½ tsp) once daily. Max: 5 mg/day (1 tsp once daily or ½ tsp bd. Hepatically & renally impaired patients 5 mg (1 tsp) daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cetirizine HCl & hydroxyzine. Lactation.
Special Precautions
May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy (1st trimester) & lactation. Childn <2 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, agitation, dry mouth, GI discomfort, hypersensitivity.