Zyrtec is an effective medicine, which is prescribed for allergic reactions like itching, cold, watery eyes, runny, nose and sneezing. Doctors also give Zyrtec for hay fever and allergies like swelling and itching due to chronic urticaria.
The drug reduces the allergic reaction by acting on histamine, which is responsible for the allergies in the body.
Never take Zyrtec without contacting the doctor. Moreover, you should not deviate from your prescriptions. Take the right amount and also at the right time for better results. Zyrtec is a chewable drug hat can be had with food or without meals.
Once your doctor has decided to give you Zyrtec, he should have to know about all your health conditions, including your allergic reactions and also about all your present and past ailments. It is only when the doctor comes to know about all the conditions will he be able to prescribe the right prescription.
Zyrtec is rated FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is now know if the medicine is harmful to the new born. Well, even the pregnant women and those who hope to get conceived soon has to take Zyrtec only after discussing with the doctor. As Zyrtec is traced in breast milk, the newborns should not be fed while taking the drug.
As some drugs are also known to interact with Zyrtec, you have to discuss with the doctor about all the medicines that you are using.
Zyrtec also comes with many allergic reactions and also with many side effects. If you come across any uneasiness, never delay in contacting the doctor.