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24- Hour Relief for Reducing Hives and Reducing Itching due to Hives
ZYRTEC® Hives Relief Tablets have 24-hour long lasting relief
ZYRTEC® starts working in under 45 minutes
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Product pack shot of ZYRTEC® Hives Relief Tabs
24- Hour Relief for Reducing Hives and Reducing Itching due to Hives
ZYRTEC® Hives Relief Tablets have 24-hour long lasting relief
ZYRTEC® starts working in under 45 minutes
Zeize the Day™ with ZYRTEC®!
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ZYRTEC® Hives Relief Medicine Tablets with 10 mg Cetirizine HCl Antihistamine

USE PRODUCT ONLY AS DIRECTED

Help reduce hives and relieve uncomfortable hive-related itching with ZYRTEC® 24 Hour Hives Relief Tablets. Each antihistamine tablet is formulated with 10 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride to help reduce hives and relieve itching due to hives (urticaria). These antihistamine tablets start to work fast to reduce hives and relieve hive-related itching in under 45 minutes. Pack a bottle of ZYRTEC® Hives Relief medicine in your bag to help relieve hive related itching and reduce hives while on the go.

  • Antihistamine tablets to help reduce hives

  • 10 mg of cetirizine HCl to reduce itching due to hives

  • For long-lasting relief from hives symptoms

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

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Active Ingredient

Cetirizine HCl 10 mg (in each 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

Reduces hives and relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring

Age/Condition

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 years and over

Ask a doctor.

Children under 6 years of age 

Ask a doctor.

Consumers with liver or kidney disease

Ask a doctor.

Other information

  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

  • do not use if foil inner seal imprinted with “Sealed For Your Safety” is broken or missing

  • meets USP Dissolution Test 2

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

Severe Allergy Warning: Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptoms:

  • trouble swallowing

  • dizziness or loss of consciousness

  • swelling of tongue

  • swelling in or around mouth

  • trouble speaking

  • drooling

  • wheezing or problems breathing

These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition can be life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later.

Not a Substitute for Epinephrine. If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for “anaphylaxis” or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times.

Do not use

  • to prevent hives from any known cause such as:

    • foods

    • insect stings

    • medicines

    • latex or rubber gloves

because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause.

  • 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

  • hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered

  • hives that do not itch

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

  • in rare cases, you may experience itching after stopping cetirizine. Consult your healthcare provider if this happens.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away

  • symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment

  • the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks

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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