Zyrtec
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Zyrtec is an over-the-counter or (OTC) antihistamine medication used to treat allergy symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat and watery eyes. Zyrtec is designed to treat seasonal or outdoor allergies - such as pollen allergies, as well as perennial or year -round allergies such as those to pet dander, dust and mold. Zyrtec was also designed and marketed as a non-drowsy antihistamine like Claritin and Allegra. Earlier antihistamines such as Benadryl have a serious side effect of drowsiness, so much so that Benadryl is frequently used to treat insomnia today.[1]
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| Brand name for | Cetirizine |
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| Manufacturer | McNeil Consumer Healthcare |
| Generic available? | Yes |
| Uses | Treatment of allergy symptoms - sneezing, watery, itchy eyes; runny nose, itchy throat |
| Common side effects | Dizziness, dry mouth, headache, constipation, tired feeling, etc.[2] |
| Major side effects | Confusion, problems with vision, inability to urinate or urinating less than usual, uncontrolled shaking. .[2] |
| Warnings | Patients using topical antihistamines should not use Zyrtec, due to the risk of intensified side effects. |
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Zyrtec Overview
Zyrtec is the brand or trade name of a generic chemical called cetirizine, a second-generation antihistamine that has been available as an over-the-counter medication since January 1, 2008. Before that, Zyrtec was available by prescription only in the United States. Zyrtec was originally approved by the FDA in 1996.[3] Zyrtec is also available in children's forms - Children's Zyrtec Allergy and Children's Zyrtec Hives Relief, as well as a version called Zyrtec-D that contains pseudoephedrine. McNeil Consumer Healthcare's patent expired in 2004 and the FDA began approving multiple generic versions in that year.[3]
Zyrtec Abuse
As yet, doctors have found no evidence that intolerance to the antihistamine effects of cetirizine occurs or that cetirizine has any abuse potential or possibility of dependency.[3]
Zyrtec Side Effects
Zyrtec has a range of side effects These symptoms include nausea, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, headaches, coughing, sore throat, and feelings of tiredness.
Some people may experience certain serious side effects may also occur when using Zyrtec. Some of these are hives, uncontrollable shaking, trouble breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, lips, tongue or throat, inability to urinate or urinating less than usual, confusion, and problems with vision.[2]
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