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ZYRTEC-D® (cetirizine, pseudoephedrine) Tablets temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

• runny nose
• sneezing
• itchy, watery eyes
• itching of the nose or throat
• nasal congestion

Do not use

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.
• if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• heart disease
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• glaucoma
• high blood pressure
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

When using this product

• do not use more than directed
• drowsiness may occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless.
• symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever.

If pregnant or breast-feeding

• If breast-feeding not recommended.
• If pregnant: ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Last reviewed on RxList: 4/29/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.