Generic Name: Cetirizine hydrochloride part 2
Dosage:
Generic Zyrtec is available in tablets,
chewable tablets and syrup form. The strength of one tablet is
5 mg or 10 mg. Its syrup is also available in a concentration of 1 mg/ml
and has either a faint yellow color or is colorless. All forms
of Generic Zyrtec can be taken with or without food or water.
The recommended initial dose for adults and children 12 years and older is 5 or 10 mg per day. Older patients who are 77 years old or older are recommended the 5 mg dosage of Generic Zyrtec once daily. The recommended dosage for children between the ages of 6 years and 11 years old is 5 mg or 10 mg dependent upon the severity of symptoms. The recommended dosage of Zyrtec for children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years old is 2.5 mg (1/2 teaspoon) syrup once daily.
Side Effects
The following side effects have been reported in conjunction with the use of Zyrtec
