For treatment of cough and runny nose
Can I give my 5 years old daughter Rhinathiol Promethazine and Zyrtec Syrup together?
Question posted by Lina82 on 11 Sep 2011
Last updated on 17 December 2011
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suzanne66
13 Sep 2011
Do not give Promethazine and Zyrtec together. They are both antihistamines and work in the same way - you would be doubling up on meds.
You could give Zyrtec during the day and Promethazine at night. Drowsiness is a side effect of Promethazine so could help your daughter to get a good nights sleep.
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=3211-0,1949-0,569-286
TimWallace
17 Dec 2011
suzanne66 is correct. Do NOT administer promethazine and Zyrtec together, matter if fact I personally would not give to a child under 8 or 9 at all. There are safer remedies. Respectfully Submitted, Tim
TimWallace
17 Dec 2011
PS Benadryl is safer, but only administer at bedtime and for a child I would suggest cutting a 25mg in half, as benadryl is not available in doses less than 25, and because they are not time-released, it is safe to cut one for a child up until about age 12, then 25 is OK
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