Zyrtec Hives Dosage
Generic name: CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1mg in 1mL
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class: Antihistamines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 2, 2025.
■ use only with enclosed dosing cup
■ find right dose on chart below
■ mL = milliliter
| adults and children 6 years and over | 5 mL or 10 mL once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 10 mL in 24 hours. |
| adults 65 years and over | 5 mL once daily; do not take more than 5 mL in 24 hours. |
| children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
| consumers with liver or kidney disease | ask a doctor |
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- Should cetirizine be taken at bedtime or upon awakening?
- Can you take antihistamines when pregnant?
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