Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Hives Relief)

Uses reduces hives and relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring.

Purpose Antihistamine

Directions For 5 mg: adults and children 6 years and over 1 to 2 tablets once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours adults 65 years and over 1 tablet once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours. children under 6 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor For 10 mg: adults and children 6 years and over one 10 mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms. adults 65 years and over ask a doctor children under 6 years of age ask a doctor consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor

Do not use to prevent hives from any known cause such as: foods insect stings medicines latex or rubber gloves because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious. If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for a medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered hives that do not itch

Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment. the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks.

Active ingredient (in each tablet) For 5 mg: Cetirizine hydrochloride USP 5 mg For 10 mg: Cetirizine hydrochloride USP 10 mg