cetirizine hcl childrens alrgy

What is this drug used for? It is used to ease allergy signs.It is used to treat hives.

Active Ingredient . Cetirizine HCl 5 mg ...... Antihistamine . . Uses. Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: . Runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, itchy nose or throat . . Warnings. Do not use:. If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.. . Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.. . Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.. . When using the product:. Drowsiness may occur. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness. Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. . Stop use and ask doctor if:. An allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.. You get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless. Symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever. . If pregnant or breast-feeding:. If breast feeding; Not Recommended. If pregnant: ask a health professional before use.. . Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.. . Directions . Use only with enclosed dosing cup . Adults 6 years of age or over take 1 TEASPOONFUL (5mL) or 2 TEASPOONS (10mL) once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 2 TEASPOONS (10mL) in 24 HOURS.. Adults 65 years and over take 1 TEASPOONFUL (5mL) once daily; do not take more than 1 TEASPOONFUL (5mL) in 24 HOURS.. Children 2 to under 6 years of age take 1/2 TEASPOONFUL (2.5mL) once daily. If needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 1 TEASPOONFUL (5mL) once daily or 1/2 TEASPOONFUL (2.5mL) every 12 hours. Do not give more than 1 TEASPOONFUL (5mL) in 24 HOURS.. Children under 2 years of age consult a doctor.. Consumers with liver or kidney disease ask a doctor.