Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives

Severe Allergy Warning:  Get emergency help
immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptoms:

• trouble swallowing
• dizziness or loss of consciousness
• swelling of tongue
• swelling in or around mouth
• trouble speaking
• drooling
• wheezing or problems breathing

These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock.  This condition can be life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later.

Not a Substitute for Epinephrine.  If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for “anaphylaxis” or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector.  If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times.

• liver or kidney disease.  Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose
• hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered
•  hives that do not itch

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

• an allergic reaction to this product occurs.  Seek medical help right away.
• symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment 
• the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks