Zyrtec Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Zyrtec side effects may include drowsiness, headache, fatigue, indigestion, and dry mouth. Rare Zyrtec side effects may include nausea, nervousness, cough, stuffy nose, and throat irritation.

Zyrtec Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Zyrtec side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Zyrtec is one of the new types of antihistamines that cause no or less drowsiness. Main ingredient in Zyrtec is Cetirizine. Zyrtec works by blocking the release of histamine from the cell at the histamine receptor site and relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergies and hay fever like the itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Zyrtec's effect begins in an hour and lasts up to twelve hours.

ZYRTEC OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Zyrtec overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, and dry mouth. In case of Zyrtec overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Zyrtec, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Zyrtec.

ZYRTEC AND PREGNANCY

Though generally considered safe, do not take Zyrtec without the advice of your physician if you are or planning to become pregnant. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Zyrtec as it does pass into breast milk.

ZYRTEC CAUTION

Avoid Zyrtec if you are allergic or sensitive to it.
Those who have kidney disease should be given smaller doses.

ZYRTEC INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Zyrtec with erythromycin or ketoconazole.
Otherwise, Zyrtec is less likely than other antihistamine to interact with drugs.

ZYRTEC DOSES

CHILDREN (2-5 years)
2.5-5 mg / day.
CHILDREN (6-11 YEARS)
Adult dose
ADULTS (12and older)
5-10 mg / day.
People with kidney disease should take smaller doses.

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