Kirkland Signature Aller-tec® overview
Aller-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.
Allergies
An
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 throat
Anaphylaxis
In
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).
Avoiding Allergens
If
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:
• 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.
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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.