Itching / Allergies (Zyrtec/Cetirizine)
Cetirizine(Zyrtec) Dose Table for every 6-8 hours
| Child's age | 1-2 yrs | 2-5 yrs | 6-11 yrs | 12 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 1 mg/ 1 milliliter (mL) | 2.5mL | 5 mL | 5 mL | 10mL |
| Chewable 2.5 mg | - | 1 - 2 tabs | 2 chew tabs | 2 chew tabs |
| Tablet 10 mg | - | - | 1/2 - 1 tab | 1 tab |
When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Note:
Many allergy experts now recommend Ceterizine/Zyrtec over Diphenhydramine/Benadryl for treatment of seasonal allergies as this medication is equally effective but with fewer side effects (less sedating for example).
Customized from Itching Allergies v0.1 7/8/2025
