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ZYRTEC-D® Allergy + Congestion Relief Tablets with Decongestant and Cetirizine HCl

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Product Overview

The proven allergy relief of ZYRTEC® plus a decongestant to provide powerful allergy congestion relief. ZYRTEC-D® Allergy Relief and Nasal Decongestant Tablets contain 5 mg cetirizine HCl antihistamine and 120 mg pseudoephedrine decongestant for relief from nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and allergy symptoms caused by pollen, dust, pet dander, mold, and other airborne allergens. These 2-in-1 allergy medicine tablets get to work in as little as 30 minutes, for fast allergy congestion relief that lasts for 12 hours.

From the #1 allergist recommended brand among OTC oral antihistamines, this extended-release 12 hour allergy medicine plus decongestant is suitable for those 12 years of age and older.

There are current regulations that apply to the sale of pseudoephedrine products, so ZYRTEC-D® can only be sold in stores behind the pharmacist counter. It is not available for online purchase. No prescription needed.*

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*In most states.

*ZYRTEC® starts working at hour 1 and Claritin® starts working at hour 3 based on the first dose on the first day of a 2-day study in two pollen chamber studies. All third-party trademarks are property of their respective owners.

This website contains current product information and may differ from the information on the product packaging you may have. If you have any questions, please contact the Consumer Care Center (CCC) at 1-800-343-7805

Ingredients Spotlight

Active Ingredient

Cetirizine HCl 5 mg (in each extended release tablet)

Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg (in each extended release tablet)

When you have an allergic reaction, your immune system releases chemicals called histamines to fight the allergen, which leads to various allergy symptoms. Cetirizine helps relieve these allergy symptoms by blocking the effects of histamines, reducing the severity of your symptoms.

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Product Details

This 2-in-1 allergy medicine combines the proven relief of ZYRTEC® with a nasal decongestant to help provide powerful relief from the following 8 allergy symptoms:

 Nasal congestion 


 Sneezing 


 Itchy Eyes 


 Itchy Nose 


 Sinus Congestion & Pressure 


 Runny Nose 


 Watery Eyes 


 Itchy Throat  

Age/Condition

Directions

 Adults and children 12 years and over:

Take 1 tablet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.

Adults 65 years and over:

Ask a doctor.

 Children under 12 years of age:

Ask a doctor.

 Consumers with liver or kidney disease:

Ask a doctor.

Do not break or chew tablet; swallow tablet whole.

Other information

Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Do not use if blister unit is torn or broken

Questions? call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

 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

  • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product

 Ask a doctor before use if you have: 

  • heart disease

  • thyroid disease

  • diabetes

  • glaucoma

  • high blood pressure

  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

  • 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: 

  •  do not use more than directed 

  • 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

  • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless

  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever

 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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ZYRTEC-D® contains pseudoephedrine, which relieves nasal congestion. So it relieves all the same symptoms as ZYRTEC®, plus it also has a powerful decongestant. For more, see: “What symptoms does ZYRTEC® relieve?”

ZYRTEC-D® contains a nasal decongestant that narrows the blood vessels in the nose and sinus region, which shrinks the tissue in that area to allow air and mucus to flow normally.

Pseudoephedrine, an active ingredient in some cold, allergy, and sinus products, can be chemically processed into methamphetamine (commonly known as meth). The illegal use of meth had increased, prompting Congress to pass the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2006 (CEMA). The objective of the law is to eliminate the use of pseudoephedrine in the illegal production of meth. By law, products containing pseudoephedrine must now be sold behind the counter and through online retailers who must meet certain requirements.

Note that products containing pseudoephedrine remain available without a prescription in most states.

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