Generic Zyrtec is a drug that is used to treat allergic rhinitis as well as chronic urticaria. It is used for relieving symptoms that are associated with some seasonal allergic rhinitis caused because of allergens like grass, tree pollen, and ragweed in adults as well as kids aged 2 years or more. Some symptoms that are effectively treated by it are the runny and itchy nose, eyes, sneezing, tearing and eye redness. The medication also relieves symptoms that are linked with perennial allergic rhinitis caused because of allergens like dust mites, moulds, and animal dander in both adults and kids aged 6 months and more. The symptoms that are treated are sneezing, itchy nose and eyes, and so on.  Generic Zyrtec medication is also used for treating some uncomplicated skin manifestations of severe hives is not only for adults but kids aged 6 months and above. It will decrease the occurrence, duration, and severity of hives and decrease itching.