ZYRTEC (cetirizine HCl) is a prescription medicine that treats both indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms. And it also treats itching due to chronic hives. Studies show that 1 dose of ZYRTEC works for a full 24 hours. ZYRTEC is also great for the whole family. ZYRTEC is approved to treat indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms in adults and children as young as 2 years old. And it's also approved to treat indoor allergy symptoms in infants as young as 6 months. It's easy to recognize ZYRTEC. ZYRTEC tablets are white in color. And they have the name ZYRTEC engraved on them. ZYRTEC chewable tablets are purple in color. They also have the ZYRTEC name engraved on them. Another formulation is ZYRTEC syrup, which is a clear liquid with a banana-grape flavor.
Zyrtec 10 mg tablets are truly a godsend! I suffer from allergies almost year round; and when I take a Zyrtec pill things calm down pretty quickly. I am soon able to breathe through my nose and my eyes aren't so irritated. In addition, Zyrtec is absolutely essential for me; I sometimes play with my neighbor's dogs but because I am still mildly allergic to the dogs' pet dander and fur I use these Zyrtec pills to alleviate my symptoms from playing with the dogs.
The tablets work for just about twenty-four hours just like the makers advertise it to work; but if things aren't quite OK even with the Zyrtec I sometimes pop another--with my doctor's "OK," that is. This drug does not make me drowsy the way other allergy medicines can; and I really like that.
Zyrtec is also supposed to stop the itching that comes with hives; but I can't comment on that because I have not needed to take this for hives. I also don't experience itchy eyes but I would imagine that this product would alleviate that problem.
Of course, follow the directions on the bottle very carefully; and don't take more than the recommended dose unless you get the "OK" from your doctor. If you have any questions or concerns about this product ask your doctor first before taking this medicine. In addition, use these tablets before their expiration date.
Overall, Zyrtec tablets really help immeasurably when I need to fight allergy symptoms from pet fur and dander, dust, or pollen. I highly recommend this product!
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I never used to suffer allergies, but slowly over the years, I get a little hayfever now and then and this medication does the trick. It's really fast working (well under 40 minutes before there's noticable relief), and they don't make you tired (although because every medication works differently for every person, there's always a chance someone might get drowsy on these). All you need is one tablet every 24 hours (if there are symptoms) and they keep releasing the active ingredient for those 24 hours.
If you suffer from watery, itchy eyes or scratchy throat or simply can't stop sneezing to save your life, then give Zyrtec a go. They work well for me and I feel better in 20-40 minutes. They are 'life savers' when you have a big day ahead at work.
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This review is from: Zyrtec Allergy Relief (10 mg), 45-Count Tablets (Health and Beauty)
I used to have a prescription for Zyrtec from my Allergist, but stopped a little over a year ago because I could get store-brand Clariton from Sam's Club for $13 per YEARS supply... truly amazing there.
I all but forgot about this drug until recently when it came out for OTC use, so I ordered some from Amazon (cheapest price, especially with my Prime membership and free 2-day shipping!). I've been using it for about a week now and I think it does work better than the loratidine, I can breathe through my nose again, not an easy task for someone who is 'allergic to everything' as my doctor says.
Give it a try, I think you'll like it too
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