Zyrtec (Cetirizine)
Liquid Dose Table for every 24 hours
| Liquid 5 mg/1 teaspoon (tsp)
|
2.5 mg or 1/2 teaspoon |
5 mg or 1 teaspoon |
5-10 mg or 1-2 teaspoons |
When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMITS. For allergies,
don't use under 6 months of age. (Reason: it causes most babies to be sleepy). For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits).
- DOSE. Find the child's age
in the top row of the dose table. Look below the correct age for the dose based on the product you have.
- MEASURE the DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine. If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
- ADULT DOSE. 10 mg
- HOW OFTEN. Give orally once every 24 hours
Zyrtec (Cetirizine)
Liquid Dose Table for every 24 hours
Liquid 5 mg/1 teaspoon (tsp)
- 6 months to 2 yrs: 2.5 mg or 1/2 teaspoon
- 2 yrs to 5 yrs: 5 mg or 1 teaspoon
- > 5 years to adolescents: 5-10 mg or 1-2 teaspoons
When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMITS. For allergies,
don't use under 6 months of age. (Reason: it causes most babies to be sleepy). For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits).
- DOSE. Find the child's age
in the top row of the dose table. Look below the correct age for the dose based on the product you have.
- MEASURE the DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine. If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
- ADULT DOSE. 10 mg
- HOW OFTEN. Give orally once every 24 hours
