2022年12月3日 · Over-the-counter (OTC) cetirizine tablets are approved to treat allergies in children ages 6 years and older. (OTC means you can buy the medication without a doctor’s prescription.)

2024年9月20日 · Cetirizine treats cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose. Includes cetirizine side effects, interactions and indications.

2024年2月27日 · Certain OTC cetirizine (Zyrtec) liquid solution is labeled to also treat hives. If you have had hives in the past, ask your primary care provider to see if cetirizine (Zyrtec) is a good option for you.

2023年5月8日 · Cetirizine is an allergy medication that you can buy over the counter (OTC) at a pharmacy. That is, you don’t need a prescription. Cetirizine comes in capsules and tablets.

2024年9月3日 · Zyrtec (cetirizine) is a popular over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medication that adults and children as young as 2 years old can take. The usual Zyrtec dosage for adults and children 6 years and older is 5 mg to 10 mg once a day, depending on symptom severity.

2023年8月29日 · Cetirizine is an antihistamine that effectively treats allergic reactions such as hay fever or skin reactions caused by insect bites. Although drowsiness with cetirizine is uncommon, cetirizine is more likely than loratadine to cause drowsiness.

2022年6月14日 · Of the three antihistamines, cetirizine (Zyrtec) is most likely to make you drowsy (3%–8% above placebo in most studies), with loratadine (Claritin) in second (2%–4%).

2021年10月7日 · Zyrtec (cetirizine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine that treats symptoms, such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and other allergies, such as allergies to molds and dust mites. Zyrtec is available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC). What Are Side Effects of Zyrtec?

Find patient medical information for cetirizine oral on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.

2023年3月14日 · Cetirizine is an over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medication used to treat seasonal or perennial allergies and hives. Side effects of cetirizine include sleepiness, dry mouth, nausea, headache, fatigue, jitteriness, and sore throat.