What is Zyrtec for?

What is Zyrtec for?

ZYRTEC® can be used for temporarily relief of the following common allergy symptoms: Runny nose. Sneezing. Itchy, watery eyes.

What is this word cetirizine?

Definition of cetirizine : a long-acting, nonsedating, antihistamine drug taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C21H25ClN2O3·2HCl especially to treat allergic rhinitis and chronic hives.

Can you take Dimetapp and Zyrtec together?

Interactions between your drugs Using cetirizine together with brompheniramine may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.

What tablets can I take to stop itching?

Oral antihistamines may relieve the itching. Nondrowsy oral antihistamines include fexofenadine (Allegra) and loratadine (Claritin). Antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton) are less expensive but can make you feel sleepy.

Do you have to take Zyrtec everyday?

Can be taken once a day. May be given daily on a regular basis when allergens are most prevalent (such as during spring or summer). Zyrtec does not appear to interact with many drugs (theophylline slightly decreased the clearance of Zyrtec). Zyrtec has been demonstrated to be safe in children older than 6 months.

Is Zyrtec a NSAID?

Yes you can. Ibuprofen is an NSAID used for mild to moderate pain associated with inflammation. Zyrtec or cetirizine is a non-sedating antihistamine used for seasonal or in some cases year round allergies. It can also be used for some topical allergies.

What is the drug class for Zyrtec?

Zyrtec (cetirizine) is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Zyrtec is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

What are the contraindications of Zyrtec?

CONTRAINDICATIONS ZYRTEC is contraindicated in those patients with a known hypersensitivity to it or any of its ingredients or hydroxyzine.