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BEFORE USING :
INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
DIRECTIONS :
Follow the
directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
THIS MEDICINE (ZYRTEC) MAY BE TAKEN on an empty stomach or with food.
STORE THIS MEDICINE (ZYRTEC) at room temperature, away from heat and
light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE (ZYRTEC), take it as soon
as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take 2 doses at once.
CAUTIONS :
THIS
MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL and other
depressants. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have
questions. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING
ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to
this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other
medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive
or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. FOR WOMEN:
IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE (ZYRTEC) IS EXCRETED in breast milk.
DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS :
SIDE
EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include
drowsiness or dry mouth. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.<
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines interact with each
other.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH :
If overdose
is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
sleepiness, shortness of breath, clumsiness, hallucinations,
and seizures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
If your
symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, contact
your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE (ZYRTEC) with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE (ZYRTEC) for other
health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE (ZYRTEC) out of the reach of
children and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE (ZYRTEC) FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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