Cetirizine - Zyrtec - ALLERGIC REACTION/ITCHING/ALLERGIES
| Child's Weight (pounds) | Age 2-5 years | Age 2-5 years | Age 6 years and older | Age 6 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 1 mg/ 1 milliliter | 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) once daily | May increase to 5 mL(1 tsp) once daily or
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) every 12 hours |
5 mL (1 tsp) | May increase to 10 mL(2 tsp) once daily or
5 ml (1 tsp) every 12 hours |
| Chewable 10 mg | Not recommended | Not recommended | 1 chewable | Maximum 1 chewable per day |
| Tablets 10 mg | -- | 1 tablet | Maximum 1 tablet per day |
When to Use. Treatment of nasal allergies and itching.
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMITS. For allergies, don't use under 2 year of age.
- If under 6 years, don't give products with more than one ingredient in them. (Reason: FDA recommendations 10/2008).
- DOSE. Read above table carefully for correct dosing. Maximum dose per day = 10mg
- MEASURE the DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine. If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
- ADULT DOSE. 10 mg
- HOW OFTEN. Once per day
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) - may cause some drowsiness
May Give Every Once daily- 2-5 years - 2.5 mL once daily (may increase to 5mL daily)
- 6 years and up - 5 mL once daily (may increase to 10mL daily)
Zyrtec Chews 10 mg
May Give Every Once daily- 2-5 years - Not recommended
- 6 years and up - 1 chew daily
Zyrtec Tablets 10 mg
May Give Every Once daily- 2-5 years - Not recommended
- 6 years and up - 1 tablet daily