How many tablets of Zyrtec can I take?

Adults and children 6 years and over: One 10 mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.

Is all Zyrtec 24 hour?

ZYRTEC® provides 24-hour relief, all day and all night.

Can I take 2 Zyrtec tablets a day?

The usual dosage for adults younger than 65 years and children who are 6 years and older is one 10-milligram (mg) dose per day. You shouldn’t take more than 10 mg in 24 hours. Your doctor may recommend a 5-mg dose once or twice per day if your allergies are mild.

Can I take 40 mg of Zyrtec?

In dermatology, cetirizine has proven to be effective in the treatment of various forms of urticaria and it reduces the pruritus of atopic eczema. For these conditions, frequently doses higher than 10 mg (up to 40 mg) are recommended to achieve the best benefit.

What is the maximum amount of Zyrtec per day?

Directions. one 10 mg capsule once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg capsule in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.

Is Zyrtec same as Zantac?

Zantac is an H2-Blocker and Zyrtec is an antihistamine. They do not have overlapping dosage strengths, but they are both available in the syrup dosage form, Zantac as 150 mg/10 mL and Zyrtec as 5 mg/5 mL.

Can I take Zyrtec every 12 hours?

You can take at most 5 mg in 24 hours, unless a healthcare provider has recommended otherwise. Children 2 to 5 years of age: The typical dose of Zyrtec (cetirizine) is 2.5 mg by mouth once daily. If needed, you can take at most 5 mg in 24 hours, given as 2.5 mg by mouth every 12 hours.

Is it better to take Zyrtec at night or in the morning?

Official Answer. Cetirizine can be taken at any time of the day. In most people it is non-sedating, so they take it in the morning. However, a percentage of people do find it to be sedating so if it does make you drowsy it is best to take it in the evening.

What happens if I take two Zyrtec in 24 hours?

There have been reports of patients taking 15-18 times the recommended dose of Zyrtec (recommended dose is 10 mg) and having some adverse effects (restlessness, irritability, somnolence). Taking two 10mg tablets should not cause you to have any serious problems.