Can you chew cetirizine tablets?

You may take cetirizine with or without food. You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it. Do not swallow the dissolving tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.

What is cetirizine chewable?

CETIRIZINE (se TI ra zeen) is an antihistamine. This medicine is used to treat or prevent symptoms of allergies. It is also used to help reduce itchy skin rash and hives. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): All Day Allergy Children’s, Zyrtec, Zyrtec Children’s.

Does Zyrtec come in chewables?

The FDA has approved a chewable version of the prescription antihistamine Zyrtec. According to the manufacturer, Pfizer, the approval makes Zyrtec the first and only prescription antihistamine available in both syrup and chewable form.

Do you chew or swallow cetirizine?

You can take cetirizine with or without food. Always take cetirizine tablets or capsules with a drink of water, milk or juice. Swallow them whole. Do not chew them.

Can you take Zyrtec everyday?

Zyrtec 2.5 mg once every daily. For children 12 months and older, they can potentially be given 2.5mg twice daily. Overall, Zyrtec is most often often dosed once daily, especially in adults.

How often do I take Zyrtec?

Overall, Zyrtec is most often often dosed once daily, especially in adults. Children doses range from once to twice daily. If you are experiencing continuous symptoms of allergy, itchy eyes/nose, postnasal drip or congestion, it may be time to see a doctor.

What is the adult dosage for Zyrtec?

The recommended initial dose of ZYRTEC is 5 mg or 10 mg per day in adults and children 12 years and older, depending on symptom severity.

Is Zyrtec safe for elderly?

Answer. Hi A. Clark, Zyrtec is well tolerated by most children and adults. In clinical trials 14 percent of adults have side effects of drowsiness and fatigue. People over 65 years of age did not have an increase in side effects according to clinical trials in the package insert. If kidney function is abnormal the dose needs to be lowered.