How do you take cetirizine 5 mg?

You can take cetirizine with or without food, but always take the tablets or capsules with a drink of water, milk or squash. Swallow them whole. Do not chew them. Cetirizine liquid may be easier for children to take than tablets.

How much cetirizine can a child take?

Adults and children aged 12 years and above: 10 ml once daily. Children aged between 6 to 11 years: Either 5 ml twice daily or 10 ml once daily. Children aged between 2-5 years: 5 mg daily. Either 5 ml once daily or 2.5 ml twice daily.

How much cetirizine do I take?

Adults and children 6 years and older can take cetirizine capsules and tablets. The usual dosage for adults younger than 65 years and children who are 6 years and older is one 10-milligram (mg) dose per day. You shouldn’t take more than 10 mg in 24 hours.

How many hours does cetirizine last?

Some medications for treating allergies, like Zyrtec (cetirizine) and Allegra (fexofenadine) last 24 hours and don’t need to be taken at night.

What can I give my 5 year old for allergies?

Over-the-counter medications manage allergy symptoms well for most children. Long-acting, non-sedating antihistamines like loratadine, fexofenadine and cetirizine, (sold under brand names Claritin®, Allegra®, and Zyrtec®) come in children’s formulations.

How much allergy medicine can a 3 year old take?

Children ages 2 to 5 can typically be given 2.5 milliliters or half a teaspoon of a long-acting antihistamine once daily in the morning, but always check with your doctor first. Antihistamines are also available as a prescription, so ask your pediatrician which would be better for your child.

Can you take 2 antihistamines per day?

If a healthy adult takes only a slightly higher dose of antihistamine, such as accidentally taking two pills instead of one, their symptoms may not be serious, or they may not have any symptoms. However, a larger overdose, especially in children or older adults, may cause serious symptoms.