GlobalRPh RX List - ZYRTEC-D
- Product / population
- Fixed 5 mg/120 mg ZYRTEC-D tablet, age 12 years and older; not cetirizine alone.
- Renal measure
- Qualitative decreased renal function; no numeric threshold specified.
RX mirror: this is not independent corroboration of its underlying label. Check dated-label and formulation limitations.
Renal dosing, restrictions and evidence limits
For decreased renal function, the professional precaution recommends a lower initial dose of one tablet daily because elimination of both ingredients is reduced. Each tablet contains cetirizine 5 mg immediate-release and pseudoephedrine 120 mg extended-release. No numeric renal threshold or dialysis schedule is given in that passage. Do not substitute the usual twice-daily consumer direction for this renal precaution; assess the pseudoephedrine cardiovascular and urinary-retention risks and do not split or chew the tablet.