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Use and Dosing

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Seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria

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Seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria

Child 6 month-2 yrs

Child 2-5 yrs

Child 6-11 yrs


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Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment (Based on CrCl)

Adults

Child

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Adults

Child

Warnings/Precautions

Cautions: Use cautiously in

Interactions

Zyrtec interacts with :

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significance_3.gifAricept ODT
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significance_3.gifRazadyne
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Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:B

Breastfeeding: Small occasional doses of cetirizine are acceptable during breastfeeding. Larger doses or more prolonged use may cause drowsiness and or interfere with lactation, particularly when used in combination with a sympathomimetic or before lactation is well established. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 11 May 2010). Manufacturer does not recommend use of Zyrtec in nursing mothers.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

cetrizine (generic)

Children's Zyrtec Allergy

Zyrtec

Zyrtec allergy, Zyrtec hives relief

Children's Zyrtec Hives Relief

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Allergy

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives Relief

PediaCare Children's 24 Hour Allergy

Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

cetrizine (generic)

Aller Relief, Allergy Relief, Extra strength Allergy Relief

Reactine

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

cetrizine (generic)

Benadryl Allergy Oral Syrup

Benadryl for children allergy solution

Benadryl one a day

Benadryl One a Day relief

Boots Hayfever and allergy Relief

Piriteze

Pollenshield Hayfever, Pollenshield Hayfever Relief

Zirtek Allergy, Zirtek Allergy Relief

Zirtek Allergy Relief for Children

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability

Alzene, ZepAllergy, Zilarex, Zodac

Zyrtec


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Classification

ENT

Antihistamines

Allergy & Immunology

Antihistamines

Pill