Zyrtec ( Cetirizine HCl )
Uses
Zyrtec is used to relieve allergy symptoms and hives.
Contraindications
Do not take Zyrtec if you are allergic to hydroxyzine
or any ingredient in Zyrtec.
How To Use
How much medicine you take and how often you take it
depends on many factors, including the condition being treated
and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions
about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking,
talk with your health care provider. Zyrtec may be taken with
or without food. Avoid alcohol and other mental depressants (eg,
narcotics, tranquilizers, antihistamines) while you are taking
Zyrtec. Zyrtec may produce drowsiness; patients should observe
caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness,
coordination, or physical dexterity. Do not stop taking this medication
without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medication
than prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health
care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should
talk with their health care provider before taking this medication.
Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications
without talking with your doctor.
Zyrtec Side Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people
have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist
if any of the following occurs: Common- Drowsiness; tiredness;
dry mouth; sore throat; headache; nausea; coughing;nosebleed.
Zyrtec Precautions
Before using Zyrtec, tell your health care provider
about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become
pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you are taking any other prescription
or nonprescription medicine; if you have any other medical condition
Zyrtec Notes
If you have any questions about your medicine, please
talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider
Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours
have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not
double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If
more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage
Store at room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F). Keep
all medications out of reach of children.
Zyrtec - online resources
Zyrtec -
Cetirizine HCl and pseudoephedrine HCl information. From the site:
"Indoor allergies may come from mold, mildew, house dust,
and the pet dander that animals shed. Outdoor allergies may come
from the pollen of trees, grasses, flowers, and weeds... Zyrtec
treats your indoor and outdoor allergies. No other allergy medicine
is approved to treat more allergies than Zyrtec. Just one dose
gives 24 hours of allergy symptom relief."
Zyrtec
- US product prescribing information for Zyrtec from Pfizer.
Zyrtec
(Cetirizine) - RxList Monographs - Description with links
to full prescribing information for Zyrtec, a once a day non-sedating
antihistamine used to control the signs and symptoms of allergic
rhinitis and hay fever.
DrugDigest:
Cetirizine ( Zyrtec ) - Information on dosage, usage, side
effects, interactions, and drug comparisons for Zyrtec.
Antihistamines - online resources
Antihistamines - A brief
overview of this group of medicines which help with the symptoms
of allergies.
Treating
Allergic Diseases - A look at avoidance, the use of air conditioners,
medications, antihistamines, topical nasal steroids, cromolyn
sodium and decongestants.
Allergy treatments - on line resources
Allergic Reactions
Central - Allergy reactions and anaphylaxis information from
EpiPen, the treatment for people with severe allergies and for
professionals who treat them.
Allergy Asthma
Therapy & Info - Information site on medications, treatments,
and therapies available for people with a variety of allergies
and asthma.
Allergy:
Cures and Remedies - Brief information on some helpful cures,
remedies and tips for allergy sufferers.
Allergy Shots:
Could They Help Your Allergies? - Looks at what allergy shots
are and how they work, what allergies can be treated, if anyone
can get the shots, are they harmful and how long before I feel
better.
Allergychoices -
Sublingual oral immunotherapy options for the relief and treatment
of seasonal, pet, food, pollen and chronic allergies, asthma,
rhinitis, and sinusitis.
AllergyPatient.com
- Learn more about allergy vaccination, the only treatment that
treats the cause of your allergy instead of just the symptoms.
Enzyme
Potentiated Desensitization FAQ - Information about EPD, an
experimental allergy treatment that uses environmental controls
and low-concentration allergy shots.
MedicineNet: - A
detailed look at nasal allergy medications.
Nasal Sprays:
How To Use Them Correctly - A look at the use of nasal sprays
in the treatment of allergies. Instructions in using a pressurized
canister and a pump bottle. Some useful tips.
Watery
Eyes? Runny Nose? Time to Spring into Action Against Seasonal
Allergies - The Food and Drug Administration regulates medications
and biological products that offer allergy relief. An in depth
article on all aspects of disease.
Hives - online resources
Emedicine.com
- Urticaria - Pathophysiology, frequency, mortality/morbidity
rate, causes, treatment, laboratory studies and medications.
ACAAI - Urticaria
- General information on urticaria, what can trigger it, types
and identification, and treatment from the American College of
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
AllergyWeb
- Guide for Urticaria Sufferers - Non-clinical explanation
of the disease, its causes, and potential treatments.
American
Academy of Dermatology - Urticaria - Brief overview of types
of urticaria, causes, and treatment. Displays some photographs.
Asthma
and Allergy Information and Research - Urticaria - Detailed
information on types of urticaria, potential causes, and options
for treatment.
Chinese
Traditional Medicine and Urticaria - Describes in detail how
practitioners in China solve this disorder with TCM herbal products
and herbs. Information about TCM books, qigong, tuina and acupuncture
included.
DermNet
- Urticaria - Information on different types of hives, including
cholinergic urticaria and dermographism.
Discovery
Health - Hives - Description of hives, symptoms, prevention,
treatment, when to call the doctor, and prognosis.
Dr. Greene's House
Calls - Question and answer format explaining possible causes
of hives, as well as treatment and prevention.
General
Practice Notebook - Urticaria - Clinically-oriented information.
Hives
- DrGreene.com - Question and answer format explaining possible
causes of hives, as well as treatment and prevention.
International Chronic
Urticaria Society - Extensive clinical and anecdotal information
about the disease from members of a mailing list support group.
Urticaria hub
- A brief definition of urticaria, followed by links to overviews,
research articles, case reports and images
Urticaria
Pigmentosa - Causes, prognosis and treatment.
Urticaria.com - Information
on the causes and symptoms of urticaria, and explanations of homeopathic
treatment plans. Online consultation available.
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