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Children's ZYRTEC® Chewables 2.5 MG

Relief in a convenient chewable tablet for kids

Ingredients

Active Ingredient (in each chewable tablet):
Cetirizine HCl 2.5  mg
Purpose: Antihistamine

Inactive Ingredients:

Betadex, corn starch, flavor, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, 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

May be taken with or without water. Chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing.

Children 2 to under 6 years of age Chew and swallow 1 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily; if needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily or 1 tablet (2.5 mg) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours
Adults and children 6 years and over Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) or 4 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 4 tablets (10 mg) in 24 hours
Adults 65 years and over Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours
Children under 2 years of age Ask a doctor
Consumers with liver or kidney disease Ask a doctor

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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