Is Zyrtec Medicine For Watery Eyes?
Pronounced: (seh-TEER-ah-zeen)
Uses
This medication is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing from "hay fever" and other allergies. It is also used to relieve itching from hives.
Cetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis). Therefore, if your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with...
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Watery eyes
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Fluorescein eye stain
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