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Childrens Allergy Relief CVS Dosage
Generic name: CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg in 5mL
Dosage form: oral solution
- use only with enclosed dosing cup
adults and children 6 years and over | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) or 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) in 24 hours. |
adults 65 years and over | 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily; do not take more than 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) in 24 hours. |
children 2 to under 6 years of age | 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) once daily. If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) once daily or 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) in 24 hours. |
children under 2 years of age | ask a doctor |
consumers with liver or kidney disease | ask a doctor |
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