General Product Description
Zyrtec Kids Rapid Acting 12 hour Allergy & Hayfever Relief Antihistamine Oral Drops relieve hayfever & year around allergy symptoms, and are sugar, lactose and gluten free. Zyrtec Kids Oral Drops are suitable for children 1+.
Zyrtec Kids contains the active ingredient, cetirizine, which helps to block the production of histamine to relieve symptoms of hayfever and year round allergies. Cetirizine is part of a class of medications called antihistamines.
When your little ones' immune system takes offence to an outside particle or substance, their body produces antibodies to attack this normally harmless substance by releasing a chemical called histamine. Antihistamines work by blocking histamine receptors, keeping their immune system from reacting to the allergen.
Key Features
Zyrtec Kids provides fast powerful 12 hour relief of hayfever & allergy symptoms, including:
Zyrtec Kids is effective against seasonal hayfever & year round allergy triggers, such as:
Directions for Use
If you know your child's weight, choose the dose for that weight rather than according to the child's age.
| Age (years) | Weight (kg) | How much | How often |
| 1-3 | up to 14 | 2mL | Twice a day as necessary. Maximum of 2 doses in 24 hours. |
| 3-5 | 14-18 | 2.5mL | |
| 5-6 | 18-22 | 3mL | |
| 5-6 | 22-26 | 3.5mL | |
| 5-6 | 26-30 | 4mL | |
| over 6 | over 30 | 5mL |
Warnings
Always read and follow the directions for use
Do not use ZYRTEC® liquid:
Ask your doctor before use:
This medication may cause drowsiness. If symptoms persist, worsen or new symptoms appear, including blisters with or without rash or fever, stop use and see your doctor. In the event of an overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Tighten cap after use to engage child resistant closure.
Ingredients
Active ingredient:Cetirizine hydrochloride 5mg/5mL
Contains benzoates, sucralose, sorbates and sorbitol (2.9g/5mL). Products containing sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
