Customer Reviews for Zyrtec® Allergy 10mg, 100 Tablets

Below are some answers to questions you may have about new over-the-counter (OTC) ZYRTEC® What is over-the-counter ZYRTEC®? Over-the-counter ZYRTEC® is a medicine that provides effective, 24-hour relief of indoor and outdoor upper respiratory allergy symptoms. It has been available by prescription for years, but now, for the first time it's available over-the-counter. Is the OTC version of ZYRTEC® the same as the Rx strength? Yes, OTC ZYRTEC® is the same strength once available only by prescription. You can count on OTC ZYRTEC® for effective 24-hour relief. What symptoms does OTC ZYRTEC® relieve? OTC ZYRTEC® relieves runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and itchy nose and throat due to indoor/outdoor allergies. How long will it take before I can expect relief with OTC ZYRTEC®? ZYRTEC® begins to work in as little as 1 hour and provides effective 24-hour relief. Can I use my Flexible Spending account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for OTC ZYRTEC®? OTC ZYRTEC® is covered by most FSAs and HSAs. Check with your benefits administrator for more information about coverage and how to use your FSA or HSA dollars to pay for OTC ZYRTEC® products.** *IMS Data Total Prescriptions 2007-2007. Uses: Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: Runny nose Itching of the nose or throat Sneezing Itchy, watery eyes 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 and over: Ask a doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Ask a doctor. Consumers with liver or kidney disease: Ask a doctor. Active Ingredients (in each tablet): Cetirizine HCI 10 mg. Purpose: Antihistamine. Inactive Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hypromellose, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide. 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.