Zyrtec is used for:

Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever as well as other upper respiratory allergies such as stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose as well as throat, as well as itchy, watery eyes. It is as well as used for preventing or treating chronic hives. It might as well as be used to treat confident conditions as determined by your doctor that might not be listed in the professional package insert.

Zyrtec is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of histamine as well as reduces the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Do NOT take Zyrtec if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Zyrtec
• you possess an allergy to hydroxyzine

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Before taking Zyrtec :

Some medical conditions might work with Zyrtec . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you possess kidney or liver problems, or are receiving blood dialysis

Some MEDICINES MIGHT WORK with Zyrtec . However, no specific interactions with Zyrtec are known at this time.

This might not be a total list of all interactions that might occur. Ask your health care provider incase Zyrtec might work with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, halt, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to take Zyrtec :

Take Zyrtec as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Zyrtec by mouth with or without food.
• Incase you miss a dose of Zyrtec , take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you might possess about how to take Zyrtec .

Substantial safety information:

• Zyrtec might cause drowsiness. These effects might be worse incase you take it with alcohol or confident medicines. Take Zyrtec with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not drink alcohol or take medicines that might cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are taking Zyrtec ; it might add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist incase you possess questions about which medicines might cause drowsiness.
• Zyrtec might cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Zyrtec . Take a sunscreen or wear protective clothing incase you must be outside for more than a abridged time.
• Take Zyrtec with caution in the ELDERLY; they might be more sensitive to its effects, especially drowsiness.
• Incase you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits as well as risks of taking Zyrtec while you are pregnant. Zyrtec is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Zyrtec .

Likely side effects of Zyrtec :

All medicines might cause side effects, however many people possess no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor incase any of these most ORDINARY side effects persist or become bothersome:

Drowsiness; moistureless mouth; tiredness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); not light urine; increased heart rate; persistent fatigue; yellowing of eyes or skin.

This is not a total list of all side effects that might occur. Incase you possess questions or need health examination advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You might report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Incase OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms might include irritability; restlessness; severe drowsiness.

Store Zyrtec at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 as well as 86 degrees F (15 as well as 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Zyrtec out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Common information:

• Incase you possess any questions about Zyrtec , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Zyrtec is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• Incase your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Zyrtec . Incase you possess questions about the medicine you are taking or would similar more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Common mispelling/typos of Allergy and Asthma drug, Zyrtec