Description

Zyrtec (generic name: Cetirizine, brand name: Reactine / Alercet / Alergex / Alerid / Certex-24 / Cetrine / Cetzine / Cezin / Histazine / Riztec / Ryzen / Triz / Virlix / Xero-sed / Zirtin / Zyrzine) is a non-drowsy antihistamine medicine that treats both indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms, as well as chronic hives.

Zyrtec is indicated for:

Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis due to allergens such as ragweed, grass and tree pollens in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Symptoms treated effectively include sneezing, itchy, runny nose; and itchy, red, watery eyes.

Relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis due to allergens such as dust mites, animal dander and molds in adults and children 6 months of age and older.

Treatment of the uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children 6 months of age and older. It significantly reduces the occurrence, severity, and duration of hives and significantly reduces pruritus.

Zyrtec is the first antihistamine approved to treat indoor allergies in infants 6 months and up.

Zyrtec provides upper respiratory allergy relief, lasting up to 24 hours.