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About ZYRTEC
ZYRTEC® (cetirizine HCl) is a pharmacy only medicine that treats both indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms. And it also treats itching due to chronic hives. Studies show that 1 dose of ZYRTEC works for a full 24 hours.
ZYRTEC is also great for the whole family. ZYRTEC is approved to treat indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms in adults and children as young as 2 years old. And it’s also approved to treat indoor allergy symptoms in infants as young as 6 months.
Why is ZYRTEC Effective?
ZYRTEC® (cetirizine HCl) is effective because it can provide the allergy symptom relief you’re looking for. Both indoors and outdoors.
Satisfying relief
A survey shows 95% of ZYRTEC users would keep using it.†
Fast and lasting relief
In studies in a controlled pollen chamber, people who took ZYRTEC saw symptom relief within 1 hour. And one dose of ZYRTEC works for a full 24 hours.
Effective relief for children and infants
ZYRTEC is approved to treat indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms in children as young as 2 years old. And it’s also approved to treat indoor allergy symptoms in infants as young as 6 months.
How Does ZYRTEC Work?
When you are exposed to something you are allergic to, your body makes something called histamine. Histamine causes you to have allergy symptoms. Things like sneezing and itchy eyes.
ZYRTEC® (cetirizine HCl) is an antihistamine, which helps block the action of histamine to help relieve you of your indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms.
What symptoms does ZYRTEC relieve?
Most people who suffer from allergies have many symptoms.
ZYRTEC helps relieve:
- itchy, red, watery eyes
- sneezing and runny, itchy nose
- postnasal drip
- itching from hives
Common Side Effects
In ZYRTEC studies in adults and children aged 12 and older:
The most common side effects included drowsiness, tiredness, and dry mouth.
In ZYRTEC studies in children 2 to 11 years old:
The most common side effects included feeling drowsy, stomach pain, headache, and sore throat.
In ZYRTEC studies in infants aged 6 months to 23 months:
Side effects were like those of a sugar pill. Some other side effects included being cranky, fussy, and not able to sleep. Other side effects included feeling tired and uncomfortable.
Considerations when taking any ZYRTEC product
- Women who are, or plan to become pregnant, or who are nursing should talk to their doctor before taking ZYRTEC products.
- You should not take ZYRTEC products if you are sensitive to any ingredient in ZYRTEC or ZYRTEC-D 12 HOUR® (cetirizine HCl 5 mg/pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg) Extended Release Tablets.
- Do not take ZYRTEC products if you are sensitive to a drug called hydroxyzine.
- You may not be able to take a full dose of ZYRTEC if you have liver or kidney problems, or if you are age 77 or older.
- In clinical studies of patients with allergic rhinitis who also suffer from mild to moderate asthma, no adverse effects of cetirizine on lung function were observed.
Recommended Dosage
Adults and children 12 years or older: 1/2 to 1 Zyrtec tablet may be taken once a day.
Children 6 to 11 years: 1/2 to 1 Zyrtec tablet should be given once a day.