Zyrtec is a famous antihistamine drug applied for the treatment of such allergic symptoms as runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, tearing, etc. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of the seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children from 2 years and older.

If Zyrtec pills is used for another allergy types, such as dust mites, animal dander and mold it can be used in adults and children starting from 6 months of age. The issue should be discussed with a health care provider.

Zyrtec effectiveness depends also on a correct dosage which should be established by a health care provider for each concrete situation. This review covers only general facts concerning Zyrtec dosage and should be regarded as common helpful instructions.

Adults and children over 6 years. Usually the recommended Zyrtec dosage comprises from 5 to 10 mg once per day.

Children from 2-5 years are usually prescribed Zyrtec in the form of chewable tablets. The recommended starting dosage comprises 2.5 mg once a day. In some cases the doctor may increase your child’s dose to 5 mg once a day. If the drug was prescribed to be taken in the form of syrup the common dosage is ½ a teaspoonful once a day. It may be increased to 5 mg per day, given as 1 teaspoonful once a day or ½ a teaspoonful every 12 hours. Zyrtec in the form of syrup is not recommended in children under 6 years old with kidney or liver problems.

Children 6-23 months. Zyrtec dosage in the form of syrup comprises ½ a teaspoonful once per day. For children 12-23 months the dosage may be increased to 5 mg per day and can be taken ½ a teaspoonful every 12 hours.

For people older 77 years the recommended starting Zyrtec dosage usually comprises 5 mg once per day.

For more concrete information address to your health care provider or a pharmacist.