Cetirizine
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
All Day Allergy [OTC];ZyrTEC? Allergy [OTC];ZyrTEC? Children's Allergy [OTC];ZyrTEC? Children's Hives Relief [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Aller-Relief [OTC];Apo-Cetirizine? [OTC];Extra Strength Allergy Relief [OTC];PMS-Cetirizine;Reactine [OTC];ReactineT
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- It is used to treat hives.
- Cetirizine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
Dosing
How to take
- This drug is most useful if started before contact with the allergen. Take at least 1 to 3 hours before.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- There is a liquid (syrup) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow it whole.
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