Cetirizine

🧮 Dose calculator

Allergic rhinitis · Regimen source: FDA Cetirizine OTC · DirectionsFDA Cetirizine OTC · Uses

• • 2 to under 6 years: if needed up to 5 mg once daily or 2.5 mg every 12 h; no more than 5 mg in 24 h. FDA Cetirizine OTC · Directions
• • 6 years and over: 5 or 10 mg once daily depending on severity; max 10 mg in 24 h. This calculation shows 5 mg. FDA Cetirizine OTC · Directions
• • 65 years and older: 5 mg once daily; max 5 mg in 24 h. FDA Cetirizine OTC · Directions
• • Under 2 years: label says ask a doctor; no dose defined. FDA Cetirizine OTC · Directions

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Cetirizine OTC · Drug Facts – Warnings

  “If pregnant: ask a health professional before use.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingDangerous / avoid

  Label: breastfeeding not recommended, or choose between the drug and breastfeeding. FDA Cetirizine OTC · Drug Facts – Warnings

  “If breast-feeding: not recommended.”

• 👶 ChildrenNo data

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• 👴 Older adultsNo data

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• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

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