• Can a 3 year old take zyrtec?

Is there a safe dosage of zyrtec that I can administer to a toddler who is 3 years old in case of an allergic reaction?

6 Answers

  • Allergist and Immunologist
  • New York, New York

Yes. You can. There is a chart on the side of the bottle - follow the directions

  • Allergist and Immunologist
  • Burke, VA

Yes you can

  • Allergist & Immunologist
  • Columbia, MD

Yes, long acting antihistamines such as Zyrtec and Claritin can safely be used for very young children. I suggest discussing your specific dosing questions with your pediatrician - they can instruct you on the proper doses for general allergic rhinitis symptoms and also for use in acute more severe allergic reactions such as food anaphylaxis.

  • Allergist & Immunologist
  • Golden, CO

Yes. Zyrtec (or its generic “cetirizine”) has a pediatric formulation. Depending on the age of the child, the dose varies from 2.5 to 10 mg per day.

  • Allergist and Immunologist
  • Adelaide, OZ

Yes, and the recommended initial dose of ZYRTEC in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoon) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoon syrup once a day or one ½ teaspoon syrup given every 12 hours, or one 5 mg chewable tablet once a day.

  • Allergist and Immunologist
  • Macon, GA

Safe dose for 2 to 6 years of age is 2.5 ml of Zyrtec for rhinitis, itch due to atopic dermatitis (eczema) and hives. Allergic reaction is a term generally used for anaphylaxis - which can be life-threatening. But commonly, people use allergic reaction meds for skin rashes, respiratory symptoms of rhinitis, itch, and hives.

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