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Description of Zyrtec
Zyrtec is an antihistamine which is used to treat allergy symptoms such
as runny nose, watery eyes itching eyes, sneezing, itching and hives.
Zyrtec may cause drowsiness. It is advisable to be careful while driving
or operating dangerous machinery or participating in any hazardous activity
that requires full mental alertness until you know how you react to this
medication. Cetirizine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience
dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Alcohol may increase drowsiness
and dizziness while taking cetirizine, caution is advised while you taking
alcohol. Check with your doctor first,while you are taking cetirizine, it
is recommended by doctor to not to take other prescription or over-the-counter
cough, cold, or allergy medications. This is the most important fact about
this drug.
Zyrtec is an orally active and selective H1-receptor antagonist. The chemical
name of Zyrtec is (±) - [2- [4- [(4-chlorophenyl) phenyl methyl]
-1- piperazinyl] ethoxy] acetic acid, dihydrochloride Zyrtec is a racemic
compound with an experiential formula of C21H25C1N2O3•2HCl. The molecular
weight is 461.82 and the chemical structure is shown below:Zyrtec is white
in color, crystalline powder and is water soluble. Zyrtec tablets are formulated
as white, film-coated, rounded-off rectangular shaped tablets. For oral
administration this drug available in 5 and 10 mg strengths. Inactive Ingredients
of Zyrtec are Lactose; magnesium stearate; povidone; titanium dioxide; hydroxypropyl
methylcellulose; polyethylene glycol; and corn starch. Where as Zyrtec syrup
is a colorless to slightly yellow syrup which containing cetirizine HCl
at a concentration of 1 mg/ml (5 mg/5 ml) for oral administration. The pH
is between 4 and 5.
Inactive Ingredients
Banana flavor; glacial acetic acid; glycerin; grape flavor; methylparaben;
propylene glycol; propylparaben; sodium acetate; sugar syrup; and water..
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