Trade name: Zyrtec, Cetirizine, Alleroff, All-Day Allergy, Zerviate (for ophthalmic use), Reactine, Aller-Tec, Alerid, Cetzine, Cetirin, and Histazine
Generic names: Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Indication and Usage: FDA has approved this over-the-counter medication for seasonal/perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria.
Ingredients: Varies by product. Check Daily Med for inactive ingredients of specific trade name.
Manufacturer-listed adverse reactions | Cetirizine Hydrochloride can cause: Somnolence, Fatigue, Pharyngitis, Dizziness, Dry mouth, Aggressive reaction, Anaphylaxis, Cholestasis, Convulsions, Glomerulonephritis (kidney inflammation), Hallucinations, Thrombocytopenia, Hemolytic anemia, Hepatitis, Orofacial dyskinesia (involuntary repetitive movements of the mouth and face), Severe hypotension, Stillbirth, Suicidal ideation, and Suicide. Occasional instances of transient, reversible hepatic transaminase elevations have occurred during cetirizine therapy. Hepatitis with significant transaminase elevation and elevated bilirubin has been reported.
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