CETIRIZINE (Zyrtec, antihistamine)
When to use:
Use cetirizine to reduce allergic symptoms such as a runny nose or an itchy rash.
Dose: One dose once per day.
Side effects: Rare
Children 12 and older can take one 10 mg cetirizine tablet once daily.
Abbreviations:
mL = milliliter
1 teaspoon = 5 mL
Dose: One dose once per day.
Side effects: Rare
Age | Dose |
Under six months | Do not use |
6 months to 2 years | Consult us for dose |
2 to 5 years | 2.5 mL |
6 to 11 years | 5 mL |
12+ years | 10 mL |
Abbreviations:
mL = milliliter
1 teaspoon = 5 mL
When to use: Use cetirizine to reduce allergic symptoms such as a runny nose or an itchy rash.
Dose: One dose once per day.
Side effects: Rare
Under six months | Do not use |
6 months to 2 years | Consult us for dose |
2 to 5 years | 2.5 mL |
6 to 11 years | 5 mL |
12+ years | 10 mL |
Children 12 and older can take one 10 mg cetirizine tablet once daily.
Abbreviations:
mL = milliliter
1 teaspoon = 5 mL