Important Safety Information
Do not take XYZAL if you are allergic to XYZAL, cetirizine or ZYRTEC®.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you have kidney disease. Children 6 months to 11 years of age with impaired kidney function should not take XYZAL. Patients
taking XYZAL should avoid operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle. Taking XYZAL with
alcohol or sedatives should be avoided. Take XYZAL at bedtime. Do not increase the dose due to increased
risk of sleepiness.
In patients 12 years of age and older, side effects may include sleepiness, tiredness, sore throat and dry mouth.
In children 6-12 years of age, side effects may include fever, cough, sleepiness and nose bleeds. In children
1-5 years of age, side effects may include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and ear infections. In children 6 months
to 11 months of age, side effects may include diarrhea and constipation.
Indications
XYZAL is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of year round allergies, as well as a treatment
for chronic hives and rashes of unknown cause (also known as chronic idiopathic urticaria) in patients 6 months
of age and older, and symptoms of seasonal allergies in patients 2 years of age and older.
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Tips for avoiding indoor allergens
It's nearly impossible to eliminate every allergen from your home. But you can take action to minimize your exposure to allergens and empower yourself against allergy symptoms. And that can mean less time spent with itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing.
Take action against your indoor allergies
Here are a few steps you can follow:
- Use an air filter to help clean pet dander out of the air in your home
- Encase your mattress and pillows in special allergen-proof covers to create a barrier between you and dust mites
- Run a dehumidifier to eliminate moisture in damp areas such as the basement. Reducing moisture will help prevent the spread of mold spores
- Choose hard floor surfaces like wood, tile, or vinyl that can be easily cleaned. If carpeting is a must, select low-pile carpets or rugs that can be washed
- Use shades or washable curtains instead of heavy drapes or venetian blinds, which are dust collectors
- Keep pets outside if possible, or limit them to certain rooms. Keep them off your bed
Year-round allergies need year-round “spring cleaning”
Daily cleaning can reduce troublesome allergens around the house. Here are some cleaning tips to help control unwanted houseguests:
- Wash bedding in hot water (130°F or higher) once a week to kill dust mites
- If you have curtains, wash them regularly
- Clean moist areas like shower curtains, refrigerators, and basements, where mold likes to grow
- Vacuum often with a vacuum designed to trap dust particles
It's also a good idea to wear a particle mask while cleaning. Better yet, get out of the house while someone else cleans!
Important Safety Information
Do not take XYZAL if you are allergic to XYZAL, cetirizine or ZYRTEC®. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have
kidney disease. Children 6 months to 11 years of age with impaired kidney function should not take XYZAL.
Patients taking XYZAL should avoid operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle. Taking XYZAL with
alcohol or sedatives should be avoided. Take XYZAL at bedtime. Do not increase the dose due to increased
risk of sleepiness.
In patients 12 years of age and older, side effects may include sleepiness, tiredness, sore throat and dry mouth.
In children 6-12 years of age, side effects may include fever, cough, sleepiness and nose bleeds. In children
1-5 years of age, side effects may include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and ear infections. In children 6 months
to 11 months of age, side effects may include diarrhea and constipation.
Indications
XYZAL is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of year round allergies, as well as a treatment
for chronic hives and rashes of unknown cause (also known as chronic idiopathic urticaria) in patients 6 months
of age and older, and symptoms of seasonal allergies in patients 2 years of age and older.
Please see full Prescribing Information.