Kirkland Signature Aller-Tec Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, 10 mg, 365 Count

OverviewAboutAller-Tec® active ingredient is Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10 mg, an original prescription strength medication approved for the treatment of both indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms. One dose of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, 10 mg works for a full 24 hours.Aller-Tec® is approved to treat indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms in adults and children 6 years and over.Understanding AllergiesAllergiesAn allergy is a sensitivity to a substance that is normally harmless. Flowers, trees, a family pet, or dust are examples of things that can cause an allergy. Even foods like peanut butter, fish, and milk can cause an allergic reaction in sensitive people. A substance that triggers an allergy is called an allergen.People can have different reactions to allergens, even when they are allergic to the same things. For example, an allergen that causes eye inflammation in one person may cause headache in another. Some common reactions a person might experience after contact with an allergen include:• asthma• hay fever• upset stomach• eye inflammation• eczema (a skin disease)• itching• itching of the roof of the mouth• itchy ears, nose and throatAnaphylaxisIn rare cases, allergens can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis that can result in shock and can even be life-threatening. Allergens most likely to cause this dangerous response include some foods (such as peanuts and shellfish), drugs, insect stings, and latex. The reaction may begin almost immediately after contact with the substance.If you or anyone shows signs of anaphylaxis, call for medical assistance immediately. Anyone with life-threatening allergies should always wear medical identification jewelry and carry an Epi-pen® (a self-injecting medication pen).Allergy TipsAvoiding AllergensIf you are allergic to a certain food or to a pet, total avoidance is the best strategy. Unfortunately, many allergens are not easy to eliminate. Dust mites, cockroaches, and mold are some common indoor allergens, and even if you keep your house immaculately clean, tiny particles of these substances are likely to remain. They can get into furniture, bedding, and soft toys.Here are some tips that can help you keep your house allergy-safe:• Limit the number of carpets in your home. It is easier to remove allergens from smooth, hard floors such as tile or wood.• Keep out of your basement. Most basements are damp, which encourages mold growth. A dehumidifier may help as well.• Enclose your mattress in a vinyl cover to protect against dust mites.• Remove all cloth drapes or curtains from your bedroom and replace with blinds.• Wash bed linens and pillows in water hotter than 130º F to kill dust mites.• Use an air purifier with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate-arresting) filter to minimize the allergens floating in the air.• If pet dander (skin flakes) is the cause of your child’s allergies, finding a good home for the pet might be the best solution, but if the pet is an important member of the household, this may not be an option. The next best thing is to keep the pet out of your bedroom.Kirkland Signature Aller-Tec Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, 10 mg, 365 Count