Ingredients
Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL):
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg
Purpose: Antihistamine
Inactive Ingredients:
Anhydrous citric acid, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- Sneezing
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Runny nose
- Itchy throat or nose
Directions
Use only with enclosed dosing cup; find right dose on chart below.
Adults and children 6 years and over |
5 mL or 10 mL once daily depending on severity of symptoms; do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours |
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Adults 65 years and over | 5 mL once daily; do not take more than 5 mL in 24 hours |
Children 2 to under 6 years of age | 2.5 mL once daily; if needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 5 mL once daily or 2.5 mL every 12 hours. Do not give more than 5 mL in 24 hours |
Children under 2 years of age | Ask a doctor |
Consumers with liver or kidney disease | Ask a doctor |
mL = milliliter
Warnings
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.
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.
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
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)
Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
Other Information
- Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Questions and Comments
Call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

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