Indoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)

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Indoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)

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Cetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Cetirizineoralis used in adults and children to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

Cetirizineinjectionis used to treat hives (urticaria) in adults and children at least 6 months old.

Cetirizine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

uses

What isIndoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)used for?

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Urticaria
  • Allergic Urticaria
  • Physical Urticaria

warnings

What is the most important information I should know aboutIndoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to cetirizine or levocetirizine.

Cetirizineinjectionis not for use in children young than 6 years old who have liver or kidney disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take cetirizineoralif you have any medical conditions.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Before you are treated with cetirizineinjectionin an emergency, you may not be able to tell caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you received this medicine.

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Side Effects

What are the side effects ofIndoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)?

Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
  • weakness, tremors (uncontrolled shaking), or sleep problems (insomnia);
  • severe restless feeling, hyperactivity;
  • confusion;
  • problems with vision; or
  • little or no urination.

Common side effects may include:

  • drowsiness, tiredness;
  • dizziness, feeling light-headed;
  • feeling hot, sweating;
  • numbness, tingling, burning pain;
  • decreased sense of taste;
  • headache;
  • upset stomach, nausea, constipation; or
  • dry mouth, sore throat.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Can I takeIndoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

B
没有evidence of risk in humans
Based on FDA pregnancy categories

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Interactions

What drugs and food should I avoid while takingIndoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)?

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking cetirizine.

Dosage Guidelines & Tips

How to takeIndoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)?

UseIndoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Cetirizineoralis taken by mouth.

Cetirizineinjectionis given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection once every 24 hours as needed to treat hives.

Use cetirizineoralexactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Older adults may need to take a lower than normal dose. Follow your doctor's instructions.

You may take cetirizine with or without food.

You must chew thechewable tabletbefore you swallow it.

Do not swallow thedissolving tabletwhole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet.

Measureliquid medicinecarefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, if they get worse, or if you also have a fever.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow liquid medicine to freeze.

What should I do if I missed a dose ofIndoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.Do nottake two doses at one time.

Overdose Signs

What happens if I overdose onIndoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral)?

Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, vision problems, agitation, feeling restless and then drowsy or tired, fast heartbeats, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, trouble walking, or trouble swallowing or speaking.

If you think you or someone else may have overdosed on:Indoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral), call your doctor or the Poison Control center
(800) 222-1222
If someone collapses or isn't breathing after takingIndoor & Outdoor Allergies (Oral),拨打911
911

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