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What is the generic name for Zyrtec?
Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Are Zyrtec and Allegra the same?
Are Allegra and Zyrtec the same? No. While both drugs are antihistamines, they have some differences such as side effects, drug interactions, and warnings (outlined above). Other popular antihistamines you may have heard of include Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Claritin (loratadine), and Xyzal (levocetirizine).
What is the generic name for Zyrtec in Mexico?
It’s Virlix…..They actually have plenty of names for it..in other countries Q: What name is the drug Zyrtec marketed under in Mexico? Write your answer… Registered users can ask questions, leave comments, and earn points for submitting new answers.
What is the difference between histamine and Zyrtec?
Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Zyrtec is used in adults and children to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose. Zyrtec is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives).
How does Zyrtec interact with other medications or foods?
Taking Zyrtec with other drugs that make you sleepy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before taking a sleeping pill, narcotic medication, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Other drugs may interact with cetirizine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
How many milligrams of Zyrtec can you take in a day?
Zyrtec dosing information. Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis: 5 to 10 mg orally or chewed once a day. Usual Adult Dose for Urticaria: 5 to 10 mg orally or chewed once a day. Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis: 6 months to 2 years: 2.5 mg orally once a day, 12 months and older may be increased to 2.5 mg orally twice a day.