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When you come into contact with something you're allergic to, your body produces a substance called histamine. Histamine causes symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes and/or mouth, runny nose and/or itchy, swollen skin (hives).

Zyrtec® contains an antihistamine called cetirizine hydrochloride that helps block the effects of histamine to relieve the symptoms of:

 
HAYFEVER Hayfever and allergies are two different forms of Allergic Rhinitis. Rhinitis means 'inflammation of the nose', so 'Allergic Rhinitis' is when nasal symptoms occur following exposure to an allergen. If you only experience symptoms at certain times of the year (like Spring or Summer), you could be allergic to various types of pollen carried by the wind. When people talk about hayfever, they're usually referring to Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis.
ALLERGIES Hayfever and allergies are two different forms of Allergic Rhinitis. Rhinitis means 'inflammation of the nose', so 'Allergic Rhinitis' is when nasal symptoms occur following exposure to an allergen. Perennial Allergic Rhinitis can happen at any time of year. It is caused by allergens like house dust mites, particles from family pets known as animal dander, or moulds that are carried in the air.
HIVES Nearly one in five people will develop hives some time during their life and hives are most common in children.* Hives look like mosquito bites and they range in size. Although some unlucky people can have them every day for a week, hives usually disappear in minutes or hours. But they may reappear following infection, at times of stress or for no particular reason. Prolonged hives, where the cause cannot be identified, is referred to as Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria. * Data on file

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 Zyrtec is known as a 'second generation' antihistamine, it's long
lasting and less sedating than earlier 'first generation' antihistamines.
Zyrtec is most effective when taken early, at the start of the allergy season
or as soon as the symptoms develop.
    Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, please see your health care professional.

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