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IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE/CETIRIZINE EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL
(sue-doh-eff-ED-rin/seh-TEER-ah-zeen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zyrtec-D
USES: This medication is an antihistamine and decongestant combination which provides relief of seasonal and perennial allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose (rhinitis), itching eyes, sneezing, and stuffy nose (nasal congestion).
This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age due to the high amount of pseudoephedrine.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth twice daily; or use as directed by your doctor. This drug may be taken with or without food.
Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
Do not take this medication for several days before allergy testing since test results can be affected.
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