Zyrtec 24 Hour Allergy Relief Tablets, 10 mg Cetirizine HCl Antihistamine Allergy Medicine, 30 ct : Health & Household

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An allergic reaction can occur when a substance foreign to your body binds to antibodies located on mast cells in the eyes; this results in the release of histamine, which may cause itchy, watery eyesWhen pollen enters the body, antibodies are created which are located on mast cells; the pollen binds to these cells and triggers the release of histamine, which may cause swelling and excess mucusThe throat is a passage for drainage from the nasal cavity. Similar to when an allergen touches the skin, the nose or throat can react to a seasonal allergy with an itching sensationThe release of histamines and the excessive mucus buildup causes irritation and inflammation in the nasal cavity, leading to your body’s natural reaction, sneezingZyrtec Allergy Tablets relieves your worst allergy symptoms, indoor and out. With 10 milligrams of cetirizine hydrochloride per tablet, this prescription-strength allergy relief medicine provides 24 hours of relief from common symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies, including runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat. From the #1 allergist-recommended brand among OTC oral antihistamines, these all-day anti-allergy tablets effectively treat indoor allergies caused by dust, mold, and pet dander, as well as outdoor seasonal allergies from tree pollen, weeds, and grasses. This 24 hour allergy relief medicine starts working at hour 1 and works twice as hard when you take it again the next day. It is suitable for those ages 6 and older. 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)Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: Runny nose Sneezing Itchy, watery eyes Itching of the nose or throatActive ingredient (in each tablet): Cetirizine HCl 10 mg (antihistamine) Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxideAdults 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: Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) Meets USP Dissolution Test 2 Questions? call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)Disclaimer: While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Web site. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

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