FC capletAdult & childn ≥12 yr 10 mg daily during the evening meal. Childn 6-12 yr 10 mg daily either as single dose or as divided doses 5 mg (½ caplet) in the morning & in the evening. Patient w/ renal insufficiency Reduce to ½ of the usual recommended dose. SyrAdult & childn >6 yr 10 mL once daily. Childn 2-6 yr 2.5 mL once daily. May be increased to a max of 5 mL/day given as 2.5 mL every 12 hr. Childn 6 mth to <2 yr 2.5 mL once daily. DropsChildn 2-6 yr 0.25 mL once daily. May be increased to a max of 0.5 mL/day, given as 0.25 mL 12 hrly. Childn 6 mth to <2 yr 0.25 mL once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cetirizine or hydroxizine. Lactation.
Special Precautions
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy. Childn <6 mth.
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, agitation, dry mouth & GI discomfort; hypersensitivity reactions, including skin reactions & angioedema.
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