How To Take Zyrtec Oral Drops

Use these dosage guides for infants and children younger than 12 years old.

How to take zyrtec oral drops. Zyrtec is usually taken once a day. Patients with moderate to severe kidney impairment. Follow all instructions closely. Children between 2 and 6 years old.

10 mg once daily as 10 ml oral solution 2 full measuring spoons. During the pollen season your doctor may advise you to take it every day if you suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. Directions for use.

Read all information given to you. Some may cause drowsiness. 2 5 mg twice daily as 2 5 ml oral solution a half measuring spoon twice daily. Do not take more than one 10 mg tablet in 24 hours.

Take with or without food. One 10 mg tablet once daily. Children under 6 years of age. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.

Although zyrtec is unlikely to make you drowsy some people are susceptible to this effect especially if they are taking dosages at the upper end of the recommended dosage range. Sneezing watery eyes itchy skin. Antihistamine eye drops work well. They include cetirizine zyrtec diphenhydramine benadryl fexofenadine allegra or loratadine alavert claritin among others.

Choose the zyrtec dose according to the weight rather than age where possible. Children between 6 and 12 years old. Zyrtec kids oral drops 20ml zyrtec children s liquid is sugar free and provides 12 hour relief from hayfever and allergy symptoms including. Up to 14kg 4 drops.

Zyrtec cetirizine is an antihistamine used for the temporary relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. Adults 65 years and over. Use zyrtec cetirizine liquid as ordered by your doctor. Weight from 14.

Medically reviewed by judith stewart bpharm last updated on jun 4 2020. Zyrtec dosage charts for infants and children. 5 mg twice daily as 5 ml one full measuring spoon twice daily. Use the measuring device that comes with zyrtec cetirizine liquid.

How is this medicine zyrtec best taken. If you are using the chewable tablets chew each tablet well and swallow.