Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Also sold as Childrens Zyrtec, Childrens Cetirizine Hydrochloride Sugar Free Grape, cetirizine hydrochloride, CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 MG, CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026
What it’s used for
Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat
How to take it
Directions 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 older 5 mL once daily; do not take more than 5 mL in 24 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 2.
Important warnings
Warnings 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.
If pregnant or breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding if breast-feeding: not recommended if pregnant: ask a health professional before use.
Forms & strengths
10 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 5 MG Chewable Tablet · 1 MG/ML Oral Solution · 10 MG Chewable Tablet · 10 MG Oral Capsule · 5 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG Oral Tablet · 2.4 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 2.5 MG Chewable Tablet
Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist
- Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
- What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
- Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
- What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?