Zyrtec

Zyrtec is a brand name of cetirizine, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

ZYRTEC (cetirizine hydrochloride - syrup; oral)

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  Manufacturer: MCNEIL CONSUMER
  
  Approval date: September 27, 1996
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[RLD][AA]

Has a generic version of Zyrtec been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Zyrtec:

cetirizine hydrochloride syrup; oral

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  Manufacturer: AMNEAL PHARMS
  
  Approval date: October 7, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: APOTEX INC
  
  Approval date: June 18, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA
  
  Approval date: December 16, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: CYPRESS PHARM
  
  Approval date: October 6, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS LTD
  
  Approval date: April 27, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: PERRIGO R AND D
  
  Approval date: June 17, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: June 18, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: SUN PHARM INDS INC
  
  Approval date: November 12, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: TARO
  
  Approval date: June 20, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA PHARMS
  
  Approval date: May 27, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: VINTAGE
  
  Approval date: September 25, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT
  
  Approval date: August 28, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Zyrtec. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Zyrtec.

See also...

• Zyrtec Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Zyrtec Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Zyrtec Chewable Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Zyrtec Syrup Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• ZyrTEC Dissolve Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• ZyrTEC Liquid Gels Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Zyrtec Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Zyrtec AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Cetirizine Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Cetirizine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cetirizine Chewable Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cetirizine Syrup Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Indoor/Outdoor Allergy Relief Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Cetirizine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Cetirizine Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)