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Cetirizine is an antihistamine. It is prescribed to treat the sneezing; itchy runny nose; and itchy red watery eyes caused by seasonal allergies such as hay fever. Cetirizine also relieves the symptoms of year-round allergies due to dust mold and animal dander. This medication is also used in the treatment of chronic itchy skin and hives.
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND OLDER
The usual starting dose is 5 or 10 milligrams once a day depending on the severity of your symptoms. If you have a kidney or liver condition the doctor will probably prescribe 5 milligrams daily.
CHILDREN 6 TO 11 YEARS
The usual starting dose is 5 or 10 milligrams (1 or 2 teaspoonfuls of syrup) once a day. If your child has a kidney or liver condition the doctor will probably prescribe the lower dose.
CHILDREN 2 TO 5 YEARS
The usual starting dose is 2.5 milligrams (half a teaspoonful) once a day. Dosage may be increased to a maximum of 5 milligrams (1 teaspoonful) once daily or 2.5 milligrams (half a teaspoonful) every 12 hours. If the child has a kidney or liver condition Cetirizine should not be given. |
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Cetirizine
Generic Prescription Drug
Pronounced: se-ti-ra-zeen
Generic name: Cetirizine hydrochloride |
Cetirizine is an antihistamine. It is prescribed to treat the sneezing; itchy runny nose; and itchy red watery eyes caused by seasonal allergies such as hay fever. Cetirizine also relieves the symptoms of year-round allergies due to dust mold and animal dander. This medication is also used in the treatment of chronic itchy skin and hives.
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND OLDER
The usual starting dose is 5 or 10 milligrams once a day depending on the severity of your symptoms. If you have a kidney or liver condition the doctor will probably prescribe 5 milligrams daily.
CHILDREN 6 TO 11 YEARS
The usual starting dose is 5 or 10 milligrams (1 or 2 teaspoonfuls of syrup) once a day. If your child has a kidney or liver condition the doctor will probably prescribe the lower dose.
CHILDREN 2 TO 5 YEARS
The usual starting dose is 2.5 milligrams (half a teaspoonful) once a day. Dosage may be increased to a maximum of 5 milligrams (1 teaspoonful) once daily or 2.5 milligrams (half a teaspoonful) every 12 hours. If the child has a kidney or liver condition Cetirizine should not be given. |
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