Cetirizine / Pseudoephedrine Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2025.
Applies to the following strengths: 5 mg-120 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
Cetirizine 5 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
Cetirizine 5 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours
Renal Dose Adjustments
Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution is recommended.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Dose adjustment(s) may be required; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution is recommended.
Dose Adjustments
Use with caution in patients 65 years and older
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients or to hydroxyzine
- Current use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or use within 14 days of stopping a MAOI.
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years; this drug is not recommended for use in these patients.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Do not break or chew; swallow tablet whole
Patient advice:
- Do not take more than recommended.
- Discontinue for persistent symptoms over 7 days or is accompanied by fever.
- Discontinue for nervousness, dizziness, or sleepiness.
- Drowsiness may occur; taking sedatives or tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
- Avoid alcohol while on this drug.
- Seek immediate medical attention for hypersensitivity reactions.
- Use caution if driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
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