Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

Cetirizine 5 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis

Cetirizine 5 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours

Renal Dose Adjustments

Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution is recommended.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution is recommended.

Dose Adjustments

Use with caution in patients 65 years and older

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients or to hydroxyzine
• Current use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or use within 14 days of stopping a MAOI.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• Do not break or chew; swallow tablet whole

• Do not take more than recommended.
• Discontinue for persistent symptoms over 7 days or is accompanied by fever.
• Discontinue for nervousness, dizziness, or sleepiness.
• Drowsiness may occur; taking sedatives or tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
• Avoid alcohol while on this drug.
• Seek immediate medical attention for hypersensitivity reactions.
• Use caution if driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.