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Hello. my son is 2 years and 8 months . i gave him 1/2 tsp zyrtec (cetirizine) in the morning. gave him 1tsp instead of 1/2 at bedtime.is that considered overdose?

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Dr. Naomi Zilkha answered

Zyrtec (cetirizine) dosage: Althought it's a little extra, it will be fine. He might just be extra-sleepy at bed-time.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 9/19/2016

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A member asked:

Hello. my son is 2 years and 8 months . i gave him 1/2 tsp zyrtec (cetirizine) in the morning. gave him 1tsp instead of 1/2 at bedtime.is that considered overdose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Naomi Zilkha answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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