We continue to speak about one of the spring peculiarity-allergy…and about its treatment

Good day! This’s me, Dr Mellissa D. Miller. Last time we discussed wonderful allergy medicine called Zyrtec. Today I’ll give you some available information concerning dosage and side effects of Zyrtec.

So, almost every medicine has its side effects but don’t worry, it doesn’t mean that everyone experiences side effects. Anyway, you should know about side effects in details because people who aren’t interested in medicine they’re taking can suffer from its side effects.

So, the most common side effects among 6-month-old infants to 23-month-old:

- the child can be cranky

- the child cannot able to sleep

- the child can be fussy

- the child can feel tiredness and discomfort

The next side effects can be experienced by 2-year-old children to 11-year-old.They can have:

- drowsiness

- sore throat

- stomach pain

- headache

And children aged 12 and older can have:

- drowsiness

- dry mouth

- tiredness

If you don’t want to experience these side effects you should listen your doctor carefully and follow his recommendations, especially its concerned the right dosage.

You should know that Zyrtec consists of pseudoephedrine. So, ZYRTEC-D 12 HOUR is contraindicated in patients with:

1. Prostate hypertrophy

2. Narrow-angle glaucoma

3. Severe hypertension

4. Urinary retention

5. Receiving monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor therapy

6. Severe coronary artery disease

7. Hypertension

8. Ischemic heart disease

9. Diabetes mellitus

10. Renal impairment

11. Hyperthyroidism

12. Increased intraocular pressure

Because of pseudoephedrine the patient can experience excitability, nervousness, dizziness, convulsions, restlessness, tremor, insomnia or weakness.

Be careful!!!!

Don’t forget that before taking Zyrtec you should consult with your doctor about the right dose for you or for your child.

ZYRTEC is available in 5 mg and 10 mg tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg chewable tablets, and 1 mg/ml syrup and it’s last 24 hours.

ZYRTEC-D 12 HOUR is available in an extended release tablet and it’s last 12 hours.

Zyrtec can be taking by adults and children over 2 years old to treat indoor and outdoor allergies. Infants can take Zyrtec to treat indoor allergies.

It’s quite difficult to choose the right dose without examination. So, you should obligatory visit your doctor for examination.

All the best!