Itching/Allergies
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Dose Table for every 24 hours
| Child's Age | under 2 | 2-6 yrs | 6 yrs+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 1 mg/ mL | ask your doctor | 2.5 mL once daily. Can be increased to maximum of 5mL once daily or 2.5 mL every 12 hours |
5 mL or 10 mL once daily depending on severity of symptoms |
| Chewable 5 mg OR 10 mg | ask your doctor | 5 mg once daily | 10 mg once daily |
| Tablets/Liquid Gels 10 mg | -- | -- | 10 mg once daily |
Loratidine (Claritin) Dose Table for every 24 hours
| Child's Age | under 2 | 2-6 yrs | 6 yrs+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 5 mg/ 5 mL | ask your doctor | 5 mL once daily | 10 mL once daily |
| Chewable 5 mg OR 10 mg | ask your doctor | 5 mg once daily | 10 mg once daily |
| Tablets/Capsules 5 mg OR 10 mg | -- | -- | 10 mg once daily |
When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Liquid 1 mg/ mL
May Give Every 24 hours- under 2yrs - ask your doctor
- 2-6yrs - 2.5 mL once daily. Can be increased to maximum of 5 mL once daily or 2.5 mL every 12 hours.
- 6yrs+ - 5 mL or 10 mL once daily depending on severity of symptoms
Chewables 5 mg OR 10 mg
May Give Every 24 hours- under 2yrs - ask your doctor
- 2-6yrs - 5 mg once daily
- 6yrs+ - 10 mg once daily
Adult Tablets OR Liquid Gels 10 mg
May Give Every 24 hours- 6yrs+ - 10 mg once daily
Loratidine (Claritin)
Liquid 5 mg/ 5 mL
May Give Every 24 hours- under 2yrs - ask your doctor
- 2-6yrs - 5 mL once daily
- 6yrs+ - 10 mL once daily
Chewables 5 mg OR 10 mg
May Give Every 24 hours- under 2yrs - ask your doctor
- 2-6yrs - 5 mg once daily
- 6yrs+ - 10 mg once daily
Adult Tablets OR Liquid Gels 10 mg
May Give Every 24 hours- 6yrs+ - 10 mg once daily
