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Zyrtec
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Zyrtec is a prescription allergy
medication to treat indoor and outdoor allergies simultaneously.
Just one dose a day of Zyrtec can provide full 24-hour relief
of itchy, red, watery eyes; sneezing, runny, itchy nose; and
postnasal drip. Zyrtec is safe for children as young as two
years of age and can also be used to treat children 6 years
old and older who suffer from asthma as well as allergies.
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Zyrtec Medical Information:
Possible uses of Zyrtec
Zyrtec is an antihistamine which provides relief of allergy
symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, sneezing,
itching and hives.
How To Take Zyrtec:
Take Zyrtec by mouth once a day as directed. May be taken
with or without food. Do not increase your dose or take this more
often than directed.
Zyrtec Side Effects:
Drowsiness, sleepiness, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, increased
appetite, and nausea may occur. These effects should subside as
your body adjusts to the medication. If they continue or become
bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop
any of these serious effects while taking Zyrtec: chest
pain, rash, trouble breathing. Zyrtec may cause dizziness
or drowsiness. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
Precautions with Zyrtec:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver or
kidney disease, asthma, any blood disorders, any any allergies.
Limit intake of alcohol to prevent excessive drowsiness. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Zyrtec.
Zyrtec is excreted into human breast milk. Discuss the
risks of breast-feeding with your doctor.
Zyrtec Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter and prescription medication
you may take including: sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain
relievers, sleep medicine, drugs for anxiety, barbiturates (e.g.,
phenobarbital), psychiatric medicines, other antihistamines. Do
not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; Do not take
it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the
missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
sleepiness, shortness of breath, clumsiness, hallucinations, and
seizures.
Storage
Store between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from
heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
Notes
Zyrtec can affect results of allergy tests. Remind your
doctor you are taking Zyrtec if you are scheduled for any
tests.
Zyrtec Common Misspellings:
Zyrtec is often misspelled, as many people hear the word verbally
and write it
down or spell it the incorrect way. Here are a few of the most
common misspellings
for Zyrtec : ayrtec, syrtec, xyrtec, ztrtec, z6rtec, z7rtec, zurtec,
zhrtec,
zgrtec, zyetec, zy4tec, zy5tec, zyttec, zyftec, zydtec, zyrrec,
zyr5ec, zyr6ec,
zyryec, zyrgec, zyrfec zyrtwc, zyrt3c, zyrt4c, zyrtrc, zyrtdc,
zyrtsc, zyrtex,
zyrtes, zyrted, zyrtec, zyrte, Zirtec, Zyrtac, Zirtac, Zytic, Zartec,
Zyritec,
Zyrtech Zertec, Zertac, Zyrteck, Zyrtek, Ellegra, Alegra, Alligra,
Allagra, and
Legra . Full correct name of this drug is "Zyrtec".
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