Generic Cetirizine 10 mg is an antihistamine. Generic Cetirizine 10 mg is the fourth addition to a new generation of allergy medications called non-sedating antihistamines or histamine (H-1) receptor blockers. These new antihistamines are called non-sedating because they cause less sedation than their predecessors; however, Generic Cetirizine 10 mg is more sedating than the other non-sedating antihistamines.

Generic Cetirizine 10

Antihistamines like Generic Cetirizine 10 mg block the effects of histamines. Histamines cause symptoms of allergy when released by allergic reactions in the body. Generic Cetirizine 10 mg, antihistamines block the ability of histamine to promote the allergy symptoms.

Take Generic Cetirizine 10 mg once a day, exactly as prescribed. Generic Cetirizine 10 mg can be taken with or without food. Generic Cetirizine 10 mg may make your mouth dry. Sucking hard candy, chewing a stick of gum, or melting bits of ice in your mouth can provide relief.

Generic Cetirizine 10 mg Dosage:

• Adults & Children 12 yrs and Older: The usual starting Generic Cetirizine dose is 5 or 10 milligrams once a day, depending on the severity
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You should avoid drinking alcohol or taking sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, or muscle relaxants while using Generic Cetirizine 10 mg. They can lead to increased drowsiness and reduced mental alertness. Among the products to avoid are the following:

Antidepressants such as Tofranil, Elavil, Ludiomil, and Anafranil, Muscle relaxants such as Valium and Soma, Pain-relieving narcotics such as codeine, Demerol, and Percocet, Sedatives such as Nembutal, Seconal, and phenobarbital, Sleeping pills such as Halcion, Restoril, and Ambien,

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding: The effects of Generic Cetirizine 10 mg during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.

Generic Cetirizine 10 mg appears in breast milk and should not be used if you are breastfeeding.