Potassium Iodide and Iodine and Zyrtec-D

• Generic Name: iodine / potassium iodide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kaon

• It is used to prevent thyroid cancer from radiation.
• It is used to treat an overactive thyroid gland.

• Generic Name: cetirizine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: All Day Allergy-D, Goodsense Cetirizine D-12 Hour, Zyrtec-D, KS Aller-Tec D-12, Wal-Zyr D, Allergy D-12, Allergy Relief Nasal Decongestant, Leader Allergy Relief D

Cetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Zyrtec-D is a combination medicine used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as nasal and sinus congestion, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

Zyrtec-D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.