This medication is used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny/stuffy nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. It contains 2 medications: cetirizine and pseudoephedrine. Cetirizine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Pseudoephedrine is a...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Managing Asthma at HomeAsthma Action PlansAsthma action plans create a written document for patients to manage asthma during stable times and to more... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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