Zyrtec Dosage
Generic name: CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class: Antihistamines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 9, 2025.
| adults and children 6 years and over | one 10 mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms. |
| adults 65 years and over | ask a doctor |
| children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
| consumers with liver or kidney disease | ask a doctor |
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