Cetirizine Tablets are a nonprescription drug approved for the temporary relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies (sneezing; runny nose; itchy, watery eyes; itchy throat or nose) in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Cetirizine Tablets are also approved for the relief of itching due to hives in adults and children 6 years of age and older.
Brand-name Zyrtec is made by McNeil Consumer Healthcare. Generic versions are made by various manufacturers.
Cetirizine is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives).
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