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Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives Relief 5 mg Tablet, 500-count — NDC 65162-145-50 (Billing 65162-0145-50)

by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC · 500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 500 tablets of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives Relief 5 mg Tablet from Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, marketed since Jan 2010 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 65162-0145-50
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 65162-145-50 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains500-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Product page 65162-0145-03 Also comes in: 30 tablets 65162-145-03
OTC Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 65162-145-50 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
65162 labeler · 145 product · 50 package
Package marketed since
Jan 21, 2010
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 6516214550 2
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026
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Other active recalls for Cetirizine (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Mar 13, 2025 — CGMP Deviations (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0348-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 65162-145-50
Product NDC 65162-145
11-digit billing NDC 65162014550
RxCUI 1014676
UNII 64O047KTOA
Application # ANDA078780
SPL Set ID aad39214-5bf1-427b-a00e-410224c51c95
Established class (EPC) Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Mechanism of action Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2010-01-21
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET
Substance CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1014676
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 65162-145-50 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 65162-0145-50. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist class.

Pharmacologic class Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Drug family (ATC) Piperazine derivatives, Other antiallergics
How it works Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Cetirizine is used to treat allergy symptoms: sneezing runny nose itching of the nose or throat red, itchy, or watery eyes Cetirizine is also used to treat urticaria (hives; itchy raised red bumps on skin). Cetirizine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Cetirizine is also available in combination with pseudoephedrine. This monograph only includes information about the use of cetirizine alone. If you are taking the cetirizine and pseudoephedrine combination product, read th...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It relieves allergy symptoms. Over-the-counter versions ease runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and an itchy nose or throat from hay fever. Specific products treat hives, yea...
  • It can. Drowsiness was reported, and it was more common at higher doses in children. Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you, and avoid alcohol.
  • The oral solution can be taken with or without food. Food slightly delays how fast it works but does not change how much your body absorbs.
  • Check with me first if you take sedatives or tranquilizers, since they can add to drowsiness. The label found no significant interactions with azithromycin, pseudoephedrine, ketoco...
📖 Read our full Cetirizine guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 30 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
65162-0145-03 65162-145-03 Main listing 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2010-01-21 — Active
65162-0145-50 You're viewing this 500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2010-01-21 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This is a 500-count package — 500 tablet in 1 bottle.
How does this package differ from NDC 65162-0145-03?
Both are Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives Relief 5 mg Tablet — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 500-count one, while NDC 65162-0145-03 is the 30 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives Relief 5 mg Tablet?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg 00378-3635-01 Mylan 100 tablets $0.048 — Availability likely —
Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg 16571-0401-10 Rising 100 tablets $0.048 — Availability likely —
Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg 49483-0682-01 TIME 100 tablets $0.048 — Availability likely —
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, 5 mg 25000-0219-03 MARKSANS 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Zyrtec Allergy 5 mg 50580-0754-15 Kenvue 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Allergy) 5 mg 58602-0444-09 Aurohealth 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Cetirizine Hydrochloride (Hives Relief) 5 mg 58602-0446-09 Aurohealth 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg 63629-4914-01 Bryant 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg 65162-0045-03 Amneal 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Hives Relief 5 mgthis 65162-0145-50 Amneal 500 tablets — — FDA listed —
Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg 71205-0093-15 Proficient 15 tablets — — FDA listed —
Cetirizine HCl 5 mg 72657-0128-03 GLENMARK 300 tablets — — FDA listed —
Cetirizine HCl 72657-0130-05 GLENMARK 90 tablets — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2010
On the market since
Jan 2010
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
16 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color white
ShapeOval
ImprintIP;45
Size6 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Cetirizine inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
  • UNII 532B59J990
    Polyvinyl alcohol is a synthetic polymer made from plant-derived materials. It's used as a binder to hold ingredients together, a film-former in coatings, and a thickener in liquid formulations.
  • UNII FZ989GH94E
    Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII 7SEV7J4R1U
    A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesInactive Ingredients lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, starch, talc and titanium dioxide.

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAmneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Application holderAMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS NY LLC
FDA applicationANDA078780 (ANDA)
Labeler code65162
First marketedJan 2010
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio490 products on file

More NDCs from Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC labeler code 65162

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Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 22 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Relieves itching due to hives (urticaria). This product will not prevent hives or an allergic skin reaction from occurring.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 75 words ▾

DIRECTIONS Adults and children 6years and over 1 tablet (5 mg) or 2 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 tablets (10 mg) in 24 hours. Adults 65years and over 1 tablet (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 1 tablet (5 mg) in 24 hours. Children under 6 years of age ask a doctor Consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 142 words ▾

WARNINGS Severe Allergy Warning: Get emergency help immediately if you have hives along with any of the following symptoms: • trouble swallowing • dizziness or loss of consciousness • swelling of tongue • swelling in or around mouth • trouble speaking • drooling • wheezing or problems breathing These symptoms may be signs of anaphylactic shock. This condition can be life threatening if not treated by a health professional immediately . Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may occur when hives first appear or up to a few hours later.

Not a Substitute for Epinephrine . If your doctor has prescribed an epinephrine injector for “anaphylaxis” or severe allergy symptoms that could occur with your hives, never use this product as a substitute for the epinephrine injector. If you have been prescribed an epinephrine injector, you should carry it with you at all times.

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each tablet) Cetirizine HCl, USP 5 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 18 words ▾

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Inactive Ingredients lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, starch, talc and titanium dioxide.

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

PURPOSE Antihistamine

📄 Do Not Use 103 words ▾

DO NOT USE Do not use • to prevent hives from any known cause such as: • foods • insect stings • medicines • latex or rubber gloves because this product will not stop hives from occurring. Avoiding the cause of your hives is the only way to prevent them. Hives can sometimes be serious.

If you do not know the cause of your hives, see your doctor for medical exam. Your doctor may be able to help you find a cause. • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 42 words ▾

ASK DOCTOR Ask a doctor before use if you have • liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. • hives that are an unusual color, look bruised or blistered • hives that do not itch

📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 16 words ▾

ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST Ask a doctor of pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

📄 When Using This Product 33 words ▾

WHEN USING When using this product • drowsiness may occur • avoid alcoholic drinks • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 41 words ▾

STOP USE Stop use and ask a doctor if • an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. • symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment • the hives have lasted more than 6 weeks

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 23 words ▾

PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING If pregnant or breast-feeding : • if breast-feeding: not recommended • if pregnant: ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 28 words ▾

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

📄 Questions or Comments 15 words ▾

OTC - QUESTIONS Questions or Comments? Call 1-877-835-5472 Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM EST.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 6 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Label Carton

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 30 tablets (65162-0145-03). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
← 65162-0126-08 · Amneal 65162-0148-08 · Amneal →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.