Zyrtec-D (Cetirizine, Pseudoephedrine): Uses, Dosage, Side ... - RxList

What Is Zyrtec-D?

Zyrtec-D (cetirizine and pseudoephedrine) is a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as nasal and sinus congestion, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose. Zyrtec-D is available over-the-counter (OTC) and in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Zyrtec-D?

Side effects of Zyrtec-D include:

• dry mouth,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• tiredness,
• nausea,
• stomach pain,
• constipation,
• ringing in your ears,
• headache,
• trouble sleeping, or
• problems with concentration.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Zyrtec-D

The dose of Zyrtec-D for adults and children 12 years and over is 1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Zyrtec-D?

Zyrtec-D may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (other cold or allergy medicines, narcotic pain medicines, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicines for seizures, depression, or anxiety), digoxin, blood pressure medications, diet pills, stimulants, or ADHD medications. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Zyrtec-D During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether cetirizine and pseudoephedrine is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Zyrtec-D (cetirizine and pseudoephedrine) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive vie w of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.