They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-> kidney disease
-> liver disease
-> an unusual or allergic reaction to cetirizine, hydroxyzine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-> pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-> breast-feeding

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take this medicine with food or on an empty stomach. Take your medicine at regular times. Do not take more often than directed. You may need to take this medicine for several days before your symptoms improve.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 6 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
changes in vision or hearing
fast or irregular heartbeat
trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

dizziness
dry mouth
irritability
sore throat
stomach pain
tiredness
What may interact with this drug?
alcohol
certain medicines for anxiety or sleep
narcotic medicines for pain
other medicines for colds or allergies

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.