Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
- Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
- Breastfeeding.
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Specific Precautions and Warnings With Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine
- The pseudoephedrine component may make many medical conditions worse, such as:
If you have any of these conditions, check with your healthcare provider before taking cetirizine and pseudoephedrine. Plain
Zyrtec®, which does not contain pseudoephedrine, may be a better choice for you.
- If you have liver or kidney disease, your body may not handle this medication as well as it should. Check with your healthcare provider before taking it, as you may need a lower cetirizine and pseudoephedrine dosage.
- Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine can potentially interact with a few other medications (see Drug Interactions With Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine).
- Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine is considered a pregnancy Category C medication. This means that it may not be safe for use during pregnancy, although the full risks are not currently known (see Zyrtec-D and Pregnancy).
- Cetirizine and pseudoephedrine passes through breast milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding or plan to start, discuss this with your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug (see Zyrtec-D and Breastfeeding).
