What is Children's Cetirizine Allergy? Uses, warnings & side effects

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.

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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.

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.

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.

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.