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Cetirizine hydrochloride hives relief - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 65162-145
Drug Name

Cetirizine hydrochloride hives relief

Type Brand
Pharm Class Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists [MoA],
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Cetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET
RxCUI drug identifier 1014676
Application Number ANDA078780
Labeler Name Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
65162-145-03 1 bottle in 1 carton (65162-145-03) / 30 tablet in 1 bottle
65162-145-50 500 tablet in 1 bottle (65162-145-50)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each tablet) Cetirizine HCl, USP 5 mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
DIRECTIONS Adults and children 6years and over 1 tablet (5 mg) or 2 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets (10 mg) in 24 hours. Adults 65years and over 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours. Children under 6 years of age ask a doctor Consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor
Adults and children 6years and over1 tablet (5 mg) or 2 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets (10 mg) in 24 hours.
Adults 65years and over1 tablet (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours.
Children under 6 years of ageask a doctor
Consumers with liver or kidney diseaseask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Inactive Ingredients lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, starch, talc and titanium dioxide.

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring.

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
PURPOSE Antihistamine

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives Relief Cetirizine CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE CETIRIZINE LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE MAGNESIUM STEARATE POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED POVIDONE STARCH, CORN TALC TITANIUM DIOXIDE IP;45

Package label principal display panel

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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Label Carton

Spl unclassified section

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Drug Facts OTHER INFORMATION Other information • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Rev. 08-2023-01

Ask doctor

Information about when a doctor should be consulted about existing conditions or sumptoms before using the drug product, including all warnings for persons with certain preexisting conditions (excluding pregnancy) and all warnings for persons experiencing certain symptoms. The warnings under this heading are those intended only for situations in which consumers should not use the product until a doctor is consulted.
ASK DOCTOR 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 doctor or pharmacist

Information about when a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted about drug/drug or drug/food interactions before using a drug product.
ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST Ask a doctor of pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
DO NOT USE 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 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 its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.

Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 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)

Questions

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OTC - QUESTIONS Questions or Comments? Call 1-877-835-5472 Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM EST.

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
STOP USE 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

When using

Information about side effects that people may experience, and the substances (e.g. alcohol) or activities (e.g. operating machinery, driving a car) to avoid while using the drug product.
WHEN USING 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

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING If pregnant or breast-feeding : • if breast-feeding: not recommended • if pregnant: ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
WARNINGS 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 your 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.

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