Drug name: Zyrtec-D 12 Hour Prescribing Information

Description:

Zyrtec-D 12 Hour Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: cetirizine hydrochloride and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet, extended release
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2021.

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each extended release tablet) Purpose
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg Antihistamine
Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Nasal decongestant
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  • Indications and Usage
  • Warnings
  • Dosage and Administration

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • itching of the nose or throat
    • nasal congestion
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

Warnings

Do not use

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.
  • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson''s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • glaucoma
  • high blood pressure
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

When using this product

  • do not use more than directed
  • drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
  • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever

If pregnant or breast-feeding:

  • if breast-feeding: not recommended
  • if pregnant: ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

  • do not break or chew tablet; swallow tablet whole
adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.
adults 65 years and over ask a doctor
children under 12 years of age ask a doctor
consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor

Other information

  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • do not use if carton is opened or if blister unit is broken

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide

Questions?

call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Original Prescription Strength
NDC 50580-728-24

ZYRTEC-D ®

Cetirizine HCl 5 mg/antihistamine
Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg/nasal decongestant
Extended Release Tablets

ALLERGY + CONGESTION

INDOOR + OUTDOOR
ALLERGIES

12
HOUR
RELIEF OF

  • Sneezing
  • Itchy, Watery Eyes
  • Runny Nose
  • Itchy Throat or Nose
  • Sinus Pressure
  • Nasal Congestion

(Actual Size)

24
EXTENDED
RELEASE TABLETS

ZYRTEC-D ALLERGY PLUS CONGESTION
cetirizine hydrochloride and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride tablet, film coated, extended release
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:50580-728
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (CETIRIZINE) CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PSEUDOEPHEDRINE) PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 120 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
SILICON DIOXIDE
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED
LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Product Characteristics
Color white (White to off white) Score no score
Shape ROUND (Biconvex) Size 10mm
Flavor Imprint Code Zyrtec;D
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 NDC:50580-728-12 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
1 6 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 NDC:50580-728-24 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
2 6 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
3 NDC:50580-728-25 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
3 6 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
NDA NDA021150 01/01/2008
Labeler - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division (878046358)
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division

More about Zyrtec-D 12 Hour (cetirizine / pseudoephedrine)

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  • Drug class: upper respiratory combinations

Professional resources

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