Cetirizine/pseudoephedrine
Combination medication
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Cetirizine/pseudoephedrine, sold under the brand name Zyrtec-D among others, is an antihistamine and decongestant formulation used for the symptoms related to seasonal allergic rhinitis.[2][3][4] It is a fixed-dose combination medication that contains cetirizine, a second-generation antihistamine, as the hydrochloride; and pseudoephedrine, a sympathomimetic nasal decongestant, as the hydrochloride.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2]
Trade namesZyrtec-D, others
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Cetirizine | Antihistamine |
| Pseudoephedrine | Decongestant |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Zyrtec-D, others |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Multum Consumer Information |
| License data | |
| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Cetirizine/pseudoephedrine was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2001,[5] as a prescription medication and as an over-the-counter medication (OTC) in 2007.[6]
