Zyrtec Syrup

Short Description

Zyrtec Syrup is a medication used to treat various symptoms of allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold in children.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Zyrtec Syrup is a medication given to children to treat various symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching associated with allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. It belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines, which block the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions.

Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember. Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Zyrtec Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Interacting Medicines

Aprepitant Fosaprepitant Zafirlukast Alprazolam

Zyrtec Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions. As a result, the symptoms are relieved, and eventually, the condition is cured.

Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Zyrtec Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus Avoid giving Zyrtec Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine Zyrtec Syrup can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child Zyrtec Syrup should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress