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Children’s Zyrtec Dissolve Tabs Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Cetirizine HCl 10mg; citrus 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 Dissolve Tabs Indications
Indications
Allergic rhinitis.
Children’s Zyrtec Dissolve Tabs 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 Dissolve Tabs Contraindications
Contraindications
Hydroxyzine sensitivity.
Children’s Zyrtec Dissolve Tabs Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Zyrtec Dissolve Tabs 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 Dissolve Tabs Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Children’s Zyrtec Dissolve Tabs Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Children’s Zyrtec Dissolve Tabs 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 Dissolve Tabs Clinical Trials
See Literature
Children’s Zyrtec Dissolve Tabs Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Zyrtec Dissolve Tabs Patient Counseling
See Literature
