CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE solution

Cetirizine Hydrochloride by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Cetirizine Hydrochloride by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Lannett Company, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL (teaspoonful(tsp)): Cetirizine HCl 5 mg

Purpose: Antihistamine

Uses

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

•  runny nose
  
•  itchy, watery eyes
•  sneezing
  
•  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

use only with enclosed dosing cup

• adults and children 6 years and over: 1 teaspoonful (tsp)(5 mL) or 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp)(10 mL) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp)(10 mL) in 24 hours.
• adults 65 years and over: 1 teaspoonful (tsp)(5 mL) once daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (tsp)(5 mL) in 24 hours.
• children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1/2 teaspoonful (tsp)(2.5 mL) once daily. If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 1 teaspoonful (tsp)(5 mL) once daily or 1/2 teaspoonful (tsp)(2.5 mL) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 1 teaspoonful (tsp)(5 mL) in 24 hours.
• children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
• consumers with liver or kidney disease: ask a doctor

Other information 
Store between 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF)

Inactive ingredients

calcium acetate, grape flavor, glacial acetic acid, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water.

Questions?

Call 1-888-974-5279

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution - Hives Relief

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL (teaspoonful)): Cetirizine HCl 5 mg

Purpose: Antihistamine

Uses

relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring.

Warnings

Severe Allergy Warning: Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptoms:

• trouble swallowing
  
• dizziness or loss of consciousness
• swelling of tongue
• swelling in or around mouth
• trouble speaking
  
• drooling
  
• wheezing or problems breathing
  

These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition can be life threatening if not treated by health professional immediately. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later.
Not a Substitute for Epinephrine. If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for “anaphylaxis” or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times.

Do not use

• to prevent hives from any known cause such as:
  
• foods
  
• insect stings
• medicines
  
• latex or rubber gloves because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause.
• 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
  
• hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered
  
• hives that do not itch

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.
• symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment
• the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks

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.

Directions

use only with enclosed dosing cup

• adults and children 6 years and over: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) or 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) in 24 hours
• adults 65 years and over: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) in 24 hours
• children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor
• consumers with liver or kidney disease: ask a doctor

Other information
Store between 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF)

Inactive ingredients

calcium acetate, grape flavor, glacial acetic acid, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water

Questions?

Call 1-888-974-5279

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Dosing Cup Included

Dosing cup should be washed and left to air dry after each use.

Do not use if carton is open; or if safety seal printed with “SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION” around cap of the bottle is broken or missing.

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
cetirizine hydrochloride solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 54838-552
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 64O047KTOA) (CETIRIZINE - UNII:YO7261ME24)	CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	5 mg  in 5 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CALCIUM ACETATE (UNII: Y882YXF34X)
ACETIC ACID (UNII: Q40Q9N063P)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)

Product Characteristics
Color		Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	GRAPE (Grape Flavor)	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 54838-552-40	120 mL in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	05/02/2011

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA091130	05/02/2011

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
cetirizine hydrochloride solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 54838-559
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 64O047KTOA) (CETIRIZINE - UNII:YO7261ME24)	CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	5 mg  in 5 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CALCIUM ACETATE (UNII: Y882YXF34X)
ACETIC ACID (UNII: Q40Q9N063P)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)

Product Characteristics
Color		Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	GRAPE (Grape Flavor)	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 54838-559-40	120 mL in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	05/06/2011

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA091130	05/06/2011

Labeler - Lannett Company, Inc. (161630033)