Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution Dosage
Dosage and administration from FDA labeling • Also known as: Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution
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Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution can be taken without regard to food consumption. Children 2 to 5 Years for Chronic Urticaria: The recommended initial dose of cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution in children aged 2 to 5 years is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoon) syrup once daily. The dosage in this age group can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day given as 1 teaspoonful syrup once a day, or ½ teaspoonful syrup given every 12 hours. Children 6 months to <2 years for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Urticaria: The recommended dose of cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution in children 6 months to 23 months of age is 2.5 mg (½ teaspoonful) once daily. The dose in children 12 to 23 months of age can be increased to a maximum dose of 5 mg per day, given as ½ teaspoonful (2.5 mg) every 12 hours.
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP is colorless to slightly yellow and available in fruity or grape flavor. Each teaspoon (5 mL) contains 5 mg cetirizine hydrochloride. Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP is supplied as follows: NDC 62135-058-41 (Fruity Flavor) 120 mL bottles NDC 62135-058-47 (Fruity Flavor) 473 mL bottles NDC 62135-057-41 (Grape Flavor) 120 mL bottles NDC 62135-057-47 (Grape Flavor) 473 mL bottles STORAGE: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Manufactured by: Chartwell Pharmaceuticals Carmel, LLC. Carmel, NY 10512 Manufactured for: Chartwell RX, LLC. Congers, NY 10920 Rev. 06/2022 L70915
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