Cetirizine-Pseudoephedrine ER
Warnings
What may interact with Cetirizine, Pseudoephedrine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-antihistamines and other medicines for allergy, cough and cold
-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-herbal or dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-alcohol
-bromocriptine
-certain medicines for depression
-digoxin
-erythromycin
-linezolid
-ketoconazole
-medicines for anxiety or sleep
-methyldopa
-narcotic medicines for pain
-reserpine
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake
-yohimbine
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Cetirizine, Pseudoephedrine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-diabetes
-glaucoma
-heart disease
-high blood pressure
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-problems urinating
-prostate disease
-taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to cetirizine, hydroxyzine, pseudoephedrine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Cetirizine, Pseudoephedrine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. If you have high blood pressure, check your blood pressure regularly. Ask your health care professional what your blood pressure should be, and when you should contact him or her.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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