Children's ZYRTEC® Chewables 2.5 MG
Relief in a convenient chewable tablet for kids
Active Ingredient (in each chewable tablet):
Cetirizine HCl 2.5 mg
Purpose: Antihistamine
Inactive Ingredients:
Betadex, corn starch, flavor, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
Runny nose
Sneezing
Itchy, watery eyes
Itching of the nose or throat
May be taken with or without water. Chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing.
Children 2 to under 6 years of age | Chew and swallow 1 tablet (2.5 mg) once daily; if needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily or 1 tablet (2.5 mg) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours |
Adults and children 6 years and over | Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) or 4 tablets (10 mg) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 4 tablets (10 mg) in 24 hours |
Adults 65 years and over | Chew and swallow 2 tablets (5 mg) once daily; do not take more than 2 tablets (5 mg) in 24 hours |
Children under 2 years of age | Ask a doctor |
Consumers with liver or kidney disease | Ask a doctor |
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.
When using this product:
Drowsiness may occur
Avoid alcoholic drinks
Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
If pregnant or breast-feeding:
If breast-feeding, not recommended
If pregnant, ask a health professional before use
Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222)
Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
Questions?
Call 1-800-343-7805 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
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*Relieves sneezing; runny nose; itchy, watery eyes; and itching of the nose or throat.
†ZYRTEC® 10 mg starts working at hour 1, based on first dose on the first day of a 2-day study in 2 pollen-chamber studies. Primary endpoint measured mean improvement from baseline in Major Symptom Complex (MSC) severity score. MSC symptoms included runny nose, sniffles, itchy nose, nose blows, sneezes, and watery eyes.