Question 1

last  4 weeks  i smell  burn  smoke.i am taking predniisone  and zyrtec (cetirizine)  for dermatitis. i do not have cold, sinus problem. taste is not affected.

Accepted Answer

Would be: This would be unusual side effect for this medication. Let your doctor know to see if you need other testing done. Ent or neurologist evaluation.

Question 2

i'm having seborrhoeic dermatitis and taking neurovit, apo-cetirizine, lysozyme 30mg.but i think i'm fever due to cold weather (i don't have a thermometer but i feel headache and dry-eyes).can i take acetaminophen-containing product at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Get a thermometer. You're taking a pricey mix of vitamins, an antihistamine, and lysozyme which is probably doing you no good. Seborrheic dermatitis is easily managed by evidence-based medicine -- what you're taking won't touch it but if you want "natural", you can choose from sulfur, coal tar, or a variety of other stuff that will. Best wishes.

Question 3

do i take zyrtec (cetirizine) for a sun rash?

Accepted Answer

Zyrtec (cetirizine): Zyetec is an antihistamine and can be used to treat any itching that is associated with a sun burn or scaling from the sun.

Question 4

why do i have a randomly occurring itchy, bumpy, red, rash? extremely painful and tedious. only zyrtec (cetirizine) ever helps.

Accepted Answer

See details: If antihistamines help then the rash may be related to an allergy. I would urged consultations with a dermatologist and then an allergist if needed.

Question 5

itching , no rash, tried zyrtec,  valium, vistaril (hydroxyzine)?

Accepted Answer

Itching: You probably need to see an allergist to identify the cause of the itch. Sometimes it can be an allergy or a skin condition or an immune problem. Some tests are warranted at your age to find the problem.

Question 6

what should i do about severe rash with welps all over due to allergies? zyrtec (cetirizine) 10 mg only helps with itching for about 6 hours.

Accepted Answer

Ask your DR if he: Would consider giving u steroid injection and tablets . Take care!

Question 7

my 6 yo daughter woke up with rash on left cheek.  gave zyrtec (cetirizine).  3 hours later, same rash developed on right cheek.  no other symptoms. ?

Accepted Answer

Red cheek: Please bring your daughter to her pediatrician. Red cheek in children could be normal or a rash as you stated!

Question 8

i suffer from relentless itching. it is my entire body no rash. i take zyrtec with zantac, try moisturizers, no doctors help. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Immedaite: comprehensive medical/allergic examination to include blood, urine and allergy testing. Relentless itching ( pruritus) can be from multiple causes: liver disease, blood disorders, autoimmune disease, , systemic allegies, drug or food intolerance etc. Get a thorough exam asap.

Question 9

can you get a blister rash from zyrtec (cetirizine)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Any reaction can occur to any medication is the common mantra that allergists use.  Those blistering rashes are not commonly caused by zyrtec (cetirizine), (cetirizine) it is possible.  I would think that it is probably something other than zyrtec (cetirizine).

Question 10

my 4year old takes zyrtec , can i give her a small dose of benadryl (diphenhydramine)? she has a small rash on the back of her legs.

Accepted Answer

I don't recommend it: Both zyrtec and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) are antihistamines, so it would be better to give one or the other.  I suggest a topical cream like Hydrocortisone cream unless it looks wet and oozing.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Cetirizine for dermatitis

A member asked:

Last 4 weeks i smell burn smoke.i am taking predniisone and zyrtec (cetirizine) for dermatitis. i do not have cold, sinus problem. taste is not affected.

A member asked:

I'm having seborrhoeic dermatitis and taking neurovit, apo-cetirizine, lysozyme 30mg.but i think i'm fever due to cold weather (i don't have a thermometer but i feel headache and dry-eyes).can i take acetaminophen-containing product at the same time?

A member asked:

Do i take zyrtec (cetirizine) for a sun rash?

A member asked:

Why do i have a randomly occurring itchy, bumpy, red, rash? extremely painful and tedious. only zyrtec (cetirizine) ever helps.

A member asked:

Itching , no rash, tried zyrtec, valium, vistaril (hydroxyzine)?

A member asked:

What should i do about severe rash with welps all over due to allergies? zyrtec (cetirizine) 10 mg only helps with itching for about 6 hours.

A member asked:

My 6 yo daughter woke up with rash on left cheek. gave zyrtec (cetirizine). 3 hours later, same rash developed on right cheek. no other symptoms. ?

A member asked:

I suffer from relentless itching. it is my entire body no rash. i take zyrtec with zantac, try moisturizers, no doctors help. what do i do?

A member asked:

Can you get a blister rash from zyrtec (cetirizine)?

A member asked:

My 4year old takes zyrtec , can i give her a small dose of benadryl (diphenhydramine)? she has a small rash on the back of her legs.

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?