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ZYRTEC PERFECT MEASURE

Generic Name for ZYRTEC PERFECT MEASURE

Cetirizine HCl 1mg/mL; prefilled single-use spoons; grape flavor; sugar- and dye-free.

Legal Classification:

OTC

Pharmacological Class for ZYRTEC PERFECT MEASURE

Antihistamine.

Manufacturer of ZYRTEC PERFECT MEASURE

McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals

Indications for ZYRTEC PERFECT MEASURE

Allergic rhinitis.

Adults and Children:

Chew tabs: may take with or without water. For doses <5mg: use syrup. <2years: not recommended. 2–6years: initially 2.5mg once daily; max 5mg once daily or 2.5mg every 12 hours. ≥6years: initially 5–10mg once daily. ≥65years: use chew tabs or syrup: 5mg once daily. Hepatic or renal impairment: individualize.

Also:

CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC ALLERGY SYRUP
CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC CHEWABLE
CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC HIVES RELIEF SYRUP
ZYRTEC
ZYRTEC HIVES RELIEF

Contraindications for ZYRTEC PERFECT MEASURE

Hydroxyzine sensitivity.

Precautions for ZYRTEC PERFECT MEASURE

Hives Relief: not used for prevention or as a substitute for epinephrine. Hepatic or renal dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Interactions for ZYRTEC PERFECT MEASURE

Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.

Adverse Reactions for ZYRTEC PERFECT MEASURE

Drowsiness, somnolence, fatigue, dry mouth, pharyngitis. Children: headache, pharyngitis, GI upset/pain, cough, somnolence, diarrhea, epistaxis, bronchospasm, fatigue, irritability, insomnia.

How is ZYRTEC PERFECT MEASURE supplied?

Tabs—5, 14, 30, 45, 75
Chew tabs 5mg—5
10mg—12, 24
Prefilled spoons (5mL)—10
Hives Relief tabs—14
Syrups—4oz

Related Disease:

Allergy~systemic antiallergic drugs
Urticaria~antihistamines