The FDA reported that the cause of the itching is currently unknown, although there are indications of a “causal relationship ...

Cetirizine is a generic over-the-counter medication used to treat certain types of allergies. Learn about its uses, dosage, side effects, and more.

The FDA decided to issue this warning after identifying 209 cases worldwide -- 180 cases for cetirizine, 27 for levocetirizine and two for both -- of this particular side effect reported between ...

FDA warns of severe itching risk when stopping long-term use of allergy medications cetirizine and levocetirizine, affecting quality of life for some users.

The FDA said cetirizine and levocetirizine are the allergy medicines that could cause the itching side effect. They are sold under the brand names Zyrtec and Xyzal, respectively.

The FDA decided to issue this warning after identifying 209 cases worldwide -- 180 cases for cetirizine, 27 for levocetirizine and two for both -- of this particular side effect reported between ...

Cetirizine, which is used to treat allergies, can cause side effects. Learn about its more common, mild, and serious side effects and how to manage them.

Cetirizine has been available OTC since 2007 and levocetirizine since 2017. According to estimates, over 60 million packages of the two OTC drugs were sold at U.S. retail outlets in 2022.

Cetirizine is sold over the counter under several brand names, including Zyrtec, Aller-Tec and All Day Allergy. Xyzal is a popular brand name of levocetirizine.

Cetirizine is available in the form of a tablet, a chewable tablet, an extended-release tablet, and a syrup (liquid) to take orally (by mouth). It may be taken once daily with or without food.