Benadryl Allergy Children’s Solution, Cetirizine (100ml)

Description

Benadryl Liquid for Children- cetirizine- relieves the symptoms of hay fever and other allergic conditions such as pet, skin, or dust allergies can be used for children aged 2 and up. Children may only need to be given cetirizine on the day they have come into contact with a trigger like animal hair and they have symptoms, Or they may need to take it regularly to prevent symptoms – for example, to stop hay fever during spring and summer. Cetirizine liquid is easier for children to take than tablets or capsules and the liquid medicine will come with a plastic syringe or spoon to help you measure out the right dose.

Ingredients

Each 5 ml liquid contains 5mg of active ingredient Cetirizine Dihydrochloride.

Usage:

Children aged 6 – 12 years: Give one 5ml spoonful in the morning and one in the evening

Children aged 2 – 6 years: Give one 2.5ml spoonful in the morning and one in the evening

These are recommended doses however your doctor will use your child’s weight or age to work out the right dose. In these cases please take as directed by prescriber.

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