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Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Cetirizine HCl 1mg/mL; grape flavor, and bubble gum (sugar- and dye-free) flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
How Supplied
Tabs—5, 14, 30, 45, 75; Liquid gels—12, 25, 40; Dissolve tabs 10mg—12, 24; Syrup—4oz
Manufacturer
Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Indications
Indications
Allergic rhinitis.
Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Dissolve tabs: may take with or without water. For doses <5mg: use syrup. <2yrs: not recommended. 2–6yrs: initially 2.5mg once daily; max 5mg once daily or 2.5mg every 12hrs. ≥6yrs: initially 5–10mg once daily. ≥65yrs: use dissolve tabs or syrup: 5mg once daily. Hepatic or renal impairment: individualize.
Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Contraindications
Contraindications
Hydroxyzine sensitivity.
Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hives Relief: not used for prevention or as a substitute for epinephrine. Hepatic or renal dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, somnolence, fatigue, dry mouth, pharyngitis. Children: headache, pharyngitis, GI upset/pain, cough, somnolence, diarrhea, epistaxis, bronchospasm, fatigue, irritability, insomnia.
Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Clinical Trials
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Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Zyrtec Allergy Syrup Patient Counseling
See Literature
