Generic Name: Cetirizine hydrochloride part 1
Zyrtec
Generic Name: Cetirizine hydrochloride
Generic Zyrtec is an antihistamine
that treats different symptoms of allergy and relieves itching from
hives. Generic Zyrtec is a crystalline powder in a tablet form. It is white,
film-coated with a rectangular shape whose corners are rounded.
Zyrtec is also available in chewable tablets and syrup.
Use:
Generic Zyrtec is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by allergens such as tree pollens, grass and ragweed in adults and in children 2 years old and older. Allergic rhinitis symptoms include sneezing, nasal pruritus, ocular pruritus, red eyes, tearing of the eyes, ocular pruritus. Zyrtec is also used to treat the symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 months of age and older. Typical allergens that are treated with Zyrtec include animal dander, dust mites and molds. Symptoms for year-round allergies include tearing, ocular pruritus, nasal pruritus, sneezing, rhinorrhea and postnasal discharge. Additionally, Zyrtec is used to treat chronic urticaria in adults and children 6 months of age and older.
