Childrens Zyrtec (CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Childrens Zyrtec (CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Childrens Zyrtec; Generic name: CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Kenvue Brands LLC.
| Brand name | Childrens Zyrtec |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Kenvue Brands LLC |
| Used for | Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat |
| Dosage | Directions may be taken with or without water chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing children 2 to under 6 years of age Chew and swallow 1 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily; If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily or 1 tablet (2.5 mg) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours. adults and children 6 years and over Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) or 4 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take mor |
| Warnings | Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives. When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet) Cetirizine HCl 2.5 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=013ce40e-37c9-4b84-b530-ed895f60ce0e |