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I gave my 4 year old a 10mg tablet of the walgreens brand of zyrtec (cetirizine). i didn't realize it was for children ages 6 and older. will he be ok?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Perhaps he would get a little drowsy but otherwise no harm done. In this case , you are lucky since the margin of safety may not extend to other types of drugs.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Doubling the dose of Zyrtec (cetirizine) once will not harm your child apart from maybe some drowsiness. Just don't keep giving it.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 8/27/2015

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A member asked:

I gave my 4 year old a 10mg tablet of the walgreens brand of zyrtec (cetirizine). i didn't realize it was for children ages 6 and older. will he be ok?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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