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Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Allergy)

Manufacturer
RITE AID CORPORATION | Aurohealth LLC | APL HEALTHCARE LIMITED | Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Effective date
2022-07-21
Label type
Human OTC Drug Label
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 23:50:15

Label at a glance#

ProductCetirizine Hydrochloride (Allergy)
Active ingredientCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure17 sections

Indications and 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

Dosage and administration

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

Storage and handling

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 seal imprinted with SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION under the bottle cap is broken or missing.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Cetirizine HCl Capsules 10 mg (Allergy)

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Cetirizine HCI USP 10 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antihistamine

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

WARNINGS SECTION

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.

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.

If pregnant or breast-feeding:

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

  • If breast-feeding: not recommended
  • if pregnant: ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION


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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • 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 seal imprinted with SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION under the bottle cap is broken or missing.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

call 1-855-274-4122 (Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST)


DISTRIBUTED BY: RITE AID,
30 HUNTER LANE, CAMP HILL,
PA 17011   www.riteaid.com

MADE IN INDIA 
Code: TS/DRUGS/16/2014

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg (25's Capsule Container Label)

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 11822-4228-1
ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH
ALL DAY
ALLERGY

CETIRIZINE HCl CAPSULES, 10 mg
ANTIHISTAMINE
INDOOR + OUTDOOR ALLERGIES

READ AND KEEP THE OUTER PACKAGE FOR                                                            25
COMPLETE WORNINGS AND INFORMATION                                     LIQUID GELS**
                                                                                                                                              **LIQUID-FILLED CAPSULES
PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg (25's Capsule Container Label)PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg (25's Capsule Container Label)

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL -10 mg (25's Capsule Container Carton Label)

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 11822-4228-1
*Compare to the active ingredient in Zyrtec®
ORIGINAL
PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH

ALL DAY
ALLERGY

CETIRIZINE HCl
CAPSULES, 10 mg

ANTIHISTAMINE
INDOOR +OUTDOOR
ALLERGIES

24-HOUR RELIEF OF

Sneezing

Runny nose

Itchy, watery eyes

Itchy throat or nose

ACTUAL SIZE
CZ10
25
LIQUID GELS**
**LIQUID-FILLED CAPSULES

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg (25's Capsule Container Label)PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg (25's Capsule Container Label)

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1014675cetirizine HCl 10 MG 24HR Oral CapsulePSN2
1014675cetirizine hydrochloride 10 MG Oral CapsuleSCD2
1014675cetirizine HCl 10 MG 24 HR Oral CapsuleSY2

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
CETIRIZINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing3Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
c505bb17-4ff9-45f9-ac2d-bb9c8c9d35beProduct name120200304
a255659f-db40-429d-8c07-5f173f330d9cProduct name120190402

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
11822-4228-1Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Allergy)1 in 1 CARTONCAPSULE12
11822-4228-1Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Allergy)25 in 1 BOTTLECAPSULE252
11822-4228-2Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Allergy)40 in 1 BOTTLECAPSULE402
11822-4228-2Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Allergy)1 in 1 CARTONCAPSULE12

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
11822-4228CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (ALLERGY) (CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE) CAPSULE [RITE AID CORPORATION]2Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 4 package rows20220723_de169567-5cde-5c4a-e053-2a95a90a1215.zip

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
11822-422811822-4228-1, 11822-4228-2

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 7 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE64O047KTOAACTIB
GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED2G86QN327LIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400B697894SGQIACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM HYDROXIDE55X04QC32IIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Orange Book application contexts#

All distinct exact application/product contexts derived from this label’s complete NDC list are paginated below.

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Source provenance: Browse the complete Orange Book source catalog · source snapshot 43.

Orange Book products#

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Application-product, Trade name, Ingredient table
Application-productTrade nameIngredientStrengthDosage form / routeTE codesRLD / RSApproval date
A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGYCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20
A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEFCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20

Observed Orange Book product history#

Observed FDA ZIP history: Each table is queried independently by exact application/product key from successfully parsed Orange Book snapshots. Capture times identify archived source observations; absence or a change between snapshots is not inferred. FDA publication files that were not recoverable as structured ZIP data are not represented as states.

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2026-02-19 14:30 UTC2026-02A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20011fe1cb6892…
2026-02-19 14:30 UTC2026-02A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20011fe1cb6892…
2025-12-14 10:44 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2025-12A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-2031067a03dcf5…
2025-12-14 10:44 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2025-12A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-2031067a03dcf5…
2025-08-23 18:47 UTC2025-08A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-206a471c1ec25d…
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2025-03-22 03:13 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2025-03A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20fd3edfee7708…
2025-03-22 03:13 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2025-03A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20fd3edfee7708…
2025-02-26 10:13 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2025-02A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20b8a1b40f171c…
2025-02-26 10:13 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2025-02A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20b8a1b40f171c…
2025-01-19 17:59 UTC · 7 captures of this ZIP2025-01A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-2003ed91905a0d…
2025-01-19 17:59 UTC · 7 captures of this ZIP2025-01A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-2003ed91905a0d…
2024-12-13 21:23 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2024-12A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-202680178bc6a6…
2024-12-13 21:23 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2024-12A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-202680178bc6a6…
2024-09-14 05:58 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2024-09A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-205bbf6a4d5a75…
2024-09-14 05:58 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2024-09A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-205bbf6a4d5a75…
2024-11-08 22:44 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2024-11A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20d8e5a09893c0…
2024-11-08 22:44 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2024-11A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20d8e5a09893c0…
2024-10-29 15:01 UTC2024-10A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20d06236e962d9…
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2024-08-13 05:28 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2024-08A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-2079d66fd596c7…
2024-07-13 05:37 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2024-07A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20301d65b070ca…
2024-07-13 05:37 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2024-07A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-20301d65b070ca…
2024-06-18 03:08 UTC · 5 captures of this ZIP2024-06A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-201e350fbaab3a…
2024-06-18 03:08 UTC · 5 captures of this ZIP2024-06A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-201e350fbaab3a…
2024-05-31 18:47 UTC2024-05A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-208072bd15b7f6…
2024-05-31 18:47 UTC2024-05A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-208072bd15b7f6…
2022-06-29 02:47 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2022-06A209107-001CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ALLERGY10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-205c6f7cd8ea54…
2022-06-29 02:47 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2022-06A209107-002CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE HIVES RELIEF10MGCAPSULE / ORAL2018-07-205c6f7cd8ea54…
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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Allergy)CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDERITE AID CORPORATIONde169567-5cde-5c4a-e053-2a95a90a12152022-07-21WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 11822-4228-2
ndc (package): 11822-4228-1
ndc (product): 11822-4228
ndc11 (package): 11822422802
ndc11 (package): 11822422801
spl id: e3c8a262-ed07-4ae0-be85-be55d3459695
spl set id: de169567-5cde-5c4a-e053-2a95a90a1215

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