What is Allergy Relief Childrens: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

What is Allergy Relief Childrens: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

Check our best Allergy Relief Childrens prices

Allergy Relief Childrens overview

BRAND NAMES:

Children's Wal-Zyr All Day Allergy, Children's Allergy Relief, Children's ZyrTEC, Allergy Relief, Children's ZyrTEC Allergy, Equate Allergy Relief, Equate Children's Allergy Relief, Good Neighbor Pharmacy All Day Allergy, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Children's All Day Allergy, Good Sense All Day Allergy, Good Sense Children's All Day Allergy, Health Mart All Day Allergy, Health Mart Allergy Relief, Health Mart Children's All Day Allergy, Leader All Day Allergy

Generic Names:

Cetirizine Hcl

Uses:

Treats hay fever and allergy symptoms, hives, and itching.

Therapeutic Classes:

Antipruritic, Respiratory Agent

Forms:

Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Capsule, Liquid

How it’s taken:

By mouth

What is Allergy Relief Childrens used for?

What form(s) does Allergy Relief Childrens come in

Tablet
Chewable Tablet
Capsule
Liquid

What are common Allergy Relief Childrens doses?

Bottle 118ML of 1MG/ML
Bottle 118ML of 12.5MG/5ML

Common Allergy Relief Childrens prescriptions

Allergy Relief Childrens
118ml of 12.5mg/5ml bottle
Allergy Relief Childrens
118ml of 1mg/ml oral soln bottle

How to take Allergy Relief Childrens

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Oral routeYou may take this medicine with or without food.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Chew the chewable tablet thoroughly before you swallow it. You may also let the chewable tablet melt slowly in your mouth.
Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Oral routeYou may take this medicine with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Chew the chewable tablet thoroughly before you swallow it. You may also let the chewable tablet melt slowly in your mouth.

What to do if you miss a dose of Allergy Relief Childrens

Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
The liquid medicine may be kept in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergy Relief Childrens contraindications

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to cetirizine or hydroxyzine (Atarax®, Vistaril®). Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 2 years old. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects.

Allergy Relief Childrens warnings

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have kidney disease or liver disease.

Allergy Relief Childrens interactions

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using theophylline.
Avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using other medicines that might make you sleepy such as cold or allergy medicines, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, or strong pain killers.

Allergy Relief Childrens side effects

Serious Side Effects

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Skin or whites of your eyes turn yellow.

Less Serious Side Effects

Drowsiness or dizziness.
Dry mouth.