Pulmonary - Critical Care Associates
of East Texas

Jeffrey M. Shea, M.D., F.C.C.P.
Catherine M. Martinez, M.D.

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ZYRTEC 10 mg TABLET

Generic Name: CETIRIZINE (set-EYE-rizz-een) - ORAL TABLET

Zyrtec COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zyrtec

USES: This medication is an antihistamine which provides relief of allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, sneezing, itching and hives.

HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION: Take this medication by mouth once a day as directed. May be taken with or without food.

Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.

SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, sleepiness, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, increased appetite, and nausea may occur. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.

Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, breathing trouble or skin rash while taking this medication.

This medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.

PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney disease, asthma, any blood disorders or any allergies.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medication. This medication is excreted into human breast milk. Discuss the risks of breast-feeding with your doctor.

Limit intake of alcohol to prevent excessive drowsiness.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter and prescription medication you may take including sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers, sleep medicine, drugs for anxiety, barbiturates (e.g. phenobarbital), psychiatric medicines, and other antihistamines.

NOTES: This medication can affect results of allergy tests. Remind your doctor you are taking this drug if you are scheduled for any tests.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.


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