Zyrtec

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Zyrtec is a widely used over-the-counter antihistamine medication primarily taken to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf antihistamine drug
brand name medication
availableAs chewable tablet
oral solution
oral syrup
oral tablet
brandOwner Johnson & Johnson
surface form: Johnson & Johnson (historically through McNeil Consumer Healthcare)
cautionIn severe renal impairment
contains cetirizine hydrochloride
contraindicatedIn known hypersensitivity to cetirizine
known hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine
known hypersensitivity to levocetirizine
durationOfAction about 24 hours
foodInteraction may be taken with or without food
hasActiveIngredient cetirizine
indicatedFor relief of allergy symptoms
relief of hay fever symptoms
isNonNarcotic true
isNonSteroidal true
legalStatusUS OTC
marketedIn Canada
United States of America
surface form: United States

multiple countries worldwide
mayCauseSideEffect drowsiness
dry mouth
fatigue
headache
mechanismOfAction selective H1 receptor antagonist
onsetOfAction about 1 hour
OTCStatus over-the-counter medication
pharmacologicalClass second-generation antihistamine
pregnancyCategory use only if clearly needed
relievesSymptom hives
itching due to hives
itchy eyes
itchy nose
itchy throat
runny nose
sneezing
watery eyes
routeOfAdministration oral
sedationProfile less sedating than first-generation antihistamines
treats allergic rhinitis
chronic idiopathic urticaria
perennial allergies
seasonal allergies
typicalAdultDose 10 mg once daily
usedIn adults
children

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Kenvue ownsBrand Zyrtec