FDA approves J&J’s Zyrtec-D for allergies

Zyrtec-D, an over-the-counter version of Zyrtec, has been approved for the relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, itching of the nose or throat, and nasal congestion. Zyrtec-D is also for reducing swelling of nasal passages, for relief of sinus congestion and pressure, and for restoring freer breathing through the nose.

Andrea Leonard-Segal, director, division of nonprescription clinical evaluation in the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said: “The approval of this widely-used drug for nonprescription use will enable many people to have access to another effective treatment for their allergy symptoms.”