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Over-the-Counter Zyrtec-D Approved

November 15, 2007

zyrtec.jpgThe FDA has officially announced its approval of a nonprescription Zyrtec-D.

Available as a prescription drug since 2001, Zyrtec-D is now approved as an over-the-counter drug for the relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies such as runny nose; sneezing; itchy, watery eyes; itchy nose or throat; and nasal congestion.

“The approval of this widely used drug for nonprescription use will enable many people to have access to another effective treatment for their allergy symptoms,” says Andrea Leonard-Segal, MD, in an FDA news release.

Sales of the drug are subject to restrictions in the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, and technically must be kept “Behind the Counter”

[Via Web-MD]

Written by fred · Filed Under Featured, Drugs 

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One Response to “Over-the-Counter Zyrtec-D Approved”

  1. Robin on December 16th, 2007 6:36 pm

    Those of us that are not able to take Sudafed products, at all, or those that are on constant
    cardiac care, these companies should quit coming out with “combo” drugs.
    Keep everything separate, so that all can benefit.
    My son does very well on Zyrtec, however I will NOT give him Sudafed.

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