CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE tablet

Cetirizine Hydrochloride by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Cetirizine Hydrochloride by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Valu Merchandisers Company, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ohm Laboratories Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Cetirizine HCl, USP 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 tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet 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

• TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNITS ARE TORN, BROKEN OR SHOW ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.
• store between 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F)

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?

call 1-800-406-7984

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PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:
VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO.
5000 KANSAS AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 14 Tablet Blister Pack Carton

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ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH
ALLERGY RELIEF

Cetirizine HCl Tablets, USP 10 mg
ANTIHISTAMINE
24 Hour Allergy Relief
Indoor & Outdoor Allergies
Relief of:

• Sneezing
• Itchy, Watery Eyes
• Runny Nose
• Itchy Throat or Nose

14 TABLETS 10 mg Each

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
cetirizine hydrochloride tablet

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 63941-939
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 64O047KTOA) (CETIRIZINE - UNII:YO7261ME24)	CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	10 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)

Product Characteristics
Color	white	Score	no score
Shape	RECTANGLE (Rounded Off)	Size	9mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	R152
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 63941-939-54	14 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	12/27/2007
2	NDC: 63941-939-30	30 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	12/27/2007
3	NDC: 63941-939-60	60 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	12/27/2007

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA077498	12/27/2007

Labeler - Valu Merchandisers Company (868703513)

Registrant - Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (937890044)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Ohm Laboratories Inc.		184769029	manufacture(63941-939)