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ZYRTEC: 80 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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80
Total FAERS Reports
0
Deaths Reported
12
Hospitalizations
80
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
1
Life-Threatening
5
Disabilities

First Report: 2000 · Latest Report: 20140619

What Are the Most Common ZYRTEC Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Pruritus
14 reports (17.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
9 reports (11.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Somnolence
7 reports (8.8%)

All ZYRTEC Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Pruritus 14 17.5% 0 2
Drug ineffective 9 11.3% 0 0
Drug withdrawal syndrome 7 8.8% 0 0
Somnolence 7 8.8% 0 1
Drug hypersensitivity 6 7.5% 0 0
Headache 6 7.5% 0 0
Feeling abnormal 5 6.3% 0 0
Malaise 5 6.3% 0 2
Nausea 5 6.3% 0 1
Off label use 5 6.3% 0 3

Who Reports ZYRTEC Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 41.0 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is ZYRTEC Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 1 0 0
2003 1 0 0
2006 1 0 0
2008 1 0 0
2011 3 0 0
2012 2 0 1
2013 10 0 5
2014 30 0 6

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What Is ZYRTEC Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 13
Multiple allergies 12
Hypersensitivity 6
Seasonal allergy 6

Official FDA Label for ZYRTEC

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.