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Zyrtec |
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| Zyrtec brings fast long lasting relief. Zyrtec is an antihistamine for allergy, hayfever and hives sufferers. People can be allergic to either indoor or outdoor allergies. Generally people who are susceptible to one form of allergy are usually prone to the other, although they may not know this. Zyrtec is effective against both forms of allergy. |
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90 tablets |
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$69.60 |
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75 ml |
$10.44 |
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150ml |
$17.40 |
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30 tablets |
$29.23 |
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Purpose:
ZYRTEC is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis due to allergens such as dust mites, animal dander and molds in adults and children 6 months of age and older. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, rhinorrhea, postnasal discharge, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus, and tearing.
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Active Ingredient:
Cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg
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Dosage:
ZYRTEC can be taken without regard to food consumption. ZYRTEC is available as 5 mg and 10 mg tablets, 1 mg/mL syrup, and 5 mg and 10 mg chewable tablets which can be taken with or without water.
Adults and Children 12 Years and Older: The recommended initial dose of ZYRTEC is 5 mg or 10 mg per day in adults and children 12 years and older, depending on symptom severity. Most patients in clinical trials started at 10 mg. ZYRTEC is given as a single daily dose. The time of administration may be varied to suit individual patient needs.
Children 6 to 11 Years: The recommended initial dose of ZYRTEC in children aged 6 to 11 years is 5 mg or 10 mg once daily depending on symptom severity. The time of administration may be varied to suit individual patient needs.
Children 2 to 5 Years: The recommended initial dose of ZYRTEC in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (half a teaspoon) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoon syrup once a day or one half teaspoon syrup given every 12 hours, or one 5 mg chewable tablet once a day.
Children 6 months to <2 years: The recommended dose of ZYRTEC syrup in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as half a teaspoon (2.5 mg) every 12 hours. Syrup is recommended for children under the age of 2 years.
Dose Adjustment for Renal and Hepatic Impairment: In patients 12 years of age and older with decreased renal function (creatinine clearance 11-31 mL/min), patients on hemodialysis (creatinine clearance less than 7 mL/min), and in hepatically impaired patients, a dose of 5 mg once daily is recommended. Similarly, pediatric patients aged 6 to 11 years with impaired renal or hepatic function should use the lower recommended dose. Because of the difficulty in reliably administering doses of less than 2.5 mg of ZYRTEC syrup and in the absence of pharmacokinetic and safety information for cetirizine in children below the age of 6 years with impaired renal or hepatic function, its use in this impaired patient population is not recommended.
Dose Adjustment for Geriatric Patients: In patients 77 years of age and older, a dose of 5 mg once daily is recommended.
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Warning:
Pregnant or breast feeding women should consult a doctor before taking zyrtec. People with known hypersensitivity to zyrtec should AVOID taking it. People with kidney problems should seek medical advice before taking zyrtec, a smaller dose may be necessary.
Because of the difficulty in reliably administering doses of less than 2.5 mg of ZYRTEC syrup and in the absence of pharmacokinetic and safety information for cetirizine in children below the age of 6 years with impaired renal or hepatic function, its use in this impaired patient population is not recommended.
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