BEFORE USING ZYRTEC :
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 FOR TAKING ZYRTEC:
Follow the directions for using
Zyrtec provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN on
an empty stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature,
away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE,
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.
ZYRTEC CAUTIONS :
ZYRTEC 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 IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while
taking this medicine.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF
ZYRTEC:
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 :
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter
and prescription medication you may take including: sedatives,
tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers, sleep medicine, drugs
for anxiety, barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), psychiatric medicines,
other antihistamines. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH ZYRTEC:
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 ABOUT
ZYRTEC:
If your symptoms do not improve
or if they become worse, contact your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS
MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE
THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE
out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply
runs out.