Zyrtec General Information

Zyrtec is a medicine that is used to treat allergies in adults and children. Zyrtec works by reducing the natural chemical histamine which is produced in the body. Histamine is a natural chemical substance in the body that can produce symptoms of allergies like itching, sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes.
Zyrtec is also known by the name of cetrizine HCI.

Zyrtec Uses

Zyrtec is used for the treatment of perennial or seasonal allergies. These allergies can be caused because of the presence of the allergens such as ragweed, tree pollens or grass. The allergies usually occur in adults or children over two years of age.

How Take Zyrtec

Zyrtec can be taken with or without food. Zyrtec is available as tablets of 5mg and 10mg and in the form of syrup for younger children who are not able to swallow the tablets. The syrup is tastefully flavored.
You do not require a prescription to buy Zyrtec.
The recommended dose of Zyrtec is 5mg to 10mg per day. The amount of dose depends on the severity of the symptom. Zyrtec is administered as single daily dose.

Zyrtec Warnings

Before you start taking Zyrtec, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to cetrizine. Certizine is an anti allergic drug. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, although Zyrtec is not expected to be harmful to the unborn baby.
When you are taking Zyrtec, you must be careful when you drive or when you do anything that will require you to stay alert. This is because Zyrtec may cause drowsiness or may cause you sleepy.

Zyrtec Missed Dose

If you happen to miss a Zyrtec dose, you should take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. But if it is already the time for your next dose to be taken, you should skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose next time.
You should never take double dose in an effort to make up the missed dose. This will cause an over dose of the medicine.

Zyrtec Side Effects

Normally Zyrtec is very well tolerated by adults and children; some may develop mild side effects such as:

• Sore throat, coughing,
• Drowsiness and nausea,
• Headache or vomiting, or
• Bleeding from the nose.

You must get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction such as:

• Difficulty in breathing,
• Swelling of the lips, face or tongue or
• Weakness and tremors.

Zyrtec Storage Advice

Zyrtec should be stored at room temperature (20 to 25 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Zyrtec Overdose

You should try seeking emergency medical care or attention if at all you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, restlessness or nervous.

Zyrtec More Information

You should take Zyrtec exactly the way your doctor has prescribed it. The medicine should not be taken in larger amounts or for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor. You must always follow directions as given on the prescription label.