Cetirizine 5 mg Tablets — Generic For Zyrtec — Rising Pharma

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Cetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg tablets are an antihistamine used to temporarily relieve symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies. These symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat.

Do not use this product if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cetirizine, to any ingredient in the product, or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

Drowsiness may occur. Avoid alcoholic drinks, sedatives, and tranquilizers because they may increase drowsiness. Be careful when driving or operating machinery. If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and get medical help right away.

Storage Information

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• Cetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg is an antihistamine used for temporary relief of allergy symptoms.
• It may help with runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat.
• Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product, its ingredients, or hydroxyzine-containing antihistamines.
• Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease; the label says your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take tranquilizers or sedatives.
• Drowsiness may occur.
• Avoid alcoholic drinks, sedatives, and tranquilizers because they may increase drowsiness.
• Use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
• Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs.
• If pregnant, ask a health professional before use; if breast-feeding, the label says this product is not recommended.

Helpful Patient Education

Cetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg tablets are an antihistamine for temporary relief of common hay fever and upper respiratory allergy symptoms. The label lists use for runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat.

Label directions state that adults and children 6 years and over may take 1 to 2 tablets once daily depending on symptom severity, while adults 65 years and over may take 1 tablet once daily. The product warns that drowsiness may occur and advises avoiding alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-10 03:00:11