Alison Sweeney becomes spokeswoman for Zyrtec product

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. "The Biggest Loser" and "Days of Our Lives" star Alison Sweeney will join McNeil Consumer Healthcare as the face of the new Zyrtec Liquid Gels, the company announced Friday.

Sweeney participated in a race in New York to officially welcome the first day of spring. The "Race Against Your Allergies” took place in New York City's Madison Square Park.

"I've partnered with the makers of Zyrtec Liquid Gels as a fun way to kick off the season and show fellow allergy sufferers and lovers of the outdoors how we can outrun our allergy symptoms this year,” Sweeney said.

"We're excited to be providing allergy sufferers with the opportunity to participate in a fun activity to welcome the first day of spring, while learning how to manage and relieve the everyday allergy symptoms the season can bring," said Rohinish Hooda, VP marketing, upper respiratory for McNeil Consumer Healthcare.