Zyrtec Capsule

Dosage Form: capsule, liquid filled
Zyrtec®

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Cetirizine HCl 10 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

• runny nose


• sneezing


• itchy, watery eyes


• itching of the nose or throat

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

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)

Directions

adults and children 6 years and over	one 10 mg capsule once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg capsule in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.
adults 65 years and over	ask a doctor
children under 6 years of age	ask a doctor
consumers with liver or kidney disease	ask a doctor

Other information

• store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)


• avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)


• protect from light


• do not use if foil inner seal printed with "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients

gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol 400, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitan, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

call 1-800-343-7805

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Original Prescription Strength

NDC 50580-779-40

ZYRTEC ®

ALLERGY

NEW

LIQUID GELS

Cetirizine HCl/

antihistamine

10 mg capsules

INDOOR + OUTDOOR

ALLERGIES

LIQUID

GELS

24

HOUR

RELIEF OF

• Sneezing


• Runny Nose


• Itchy, Watery Eyes


• Itchy Throat or Nose

40

LIQUID GELS*

*LIQUID-FILLED CAPSULES

10 mg each

ZYRTEC  cetirizine hydrochloride  capsule, liquid filled

Product Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 50580-779 Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Cetirizine) Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10 mg

Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength No Inactive Ingredients Found

Product Characteristics Color YELLOW (Clear) Score no score Shape OVAL Size 14mm Flavor Imprint Code Z10 Contains

Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 50580-779-12 1 BOTTLE In 1 PACKAGE contains a BOTTLE 1 12 CAPSULE In 1 BOTTLE This package is contained within the PACKAGE (50580-779-12) 2 50580-779-25 1 BOTTLE In 1 PACKAGE contains a BOTTLE 2 25 CAPSULE In 1 BOTTLE This package is contained within the PACKAGE (50580-779-25) 3 50580-779-40 1 BOTTLE In 1 PACKAGE contains a BOTTLE 3 40 CAPSULE In 1 BOTTLE This package is contained within the PACKAGE (50580-779-40) 4 50580-779-65 65 CAPSULE In 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION None

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
NDA	NDA022429	02/08/2010

Labeler - McNeil Consumer Healthcare Div McNeil-PPC, Inc (878046358)

Revised: 12/2009McNeil Consumer Healthcare Div McNeil-PPC, Inc

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