Itching/Allergies

Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Dose Daily
Child's Age Dosage
6 months-2 years 2.5 mg Once daily
2 years - 5 years 2.5 to 5 mg  Once daily
6 years+ 5 to 10 mg Once daily

Loratdine (Claritin) Dose Daily
Child's Age Dosage
2 years - 5 years 5 mg  Once daily
6 years+ 10 mg Once daily


When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.

Table Notes:

  • AGE LIMITS. For allergies, don't use under 6 months of age. (Reason: it causes most babies to be sleepy). For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits). 
  • MEASURE the DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine.  If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
  • BENADRYL - https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2020/04/benadryl
 
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Dose Daily
Child's Age Dosage
6 months-2 years 2.5 mg Once daily
2 years - 5 years 2.5 to 5 mg  Once daily
6 years+ 5 to 10 mg Once daily

Loratdine (Claritin) Dose Daily
Child's Age Dosage
2 years - 5 years 5 mg  Once daily
6 years+ 10 mg Once daily


When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.

Table Notes:

  • AGE LIMITS. For allergies, don't use under 6 months of age. (Reason: it causes most babies to be sleepy). For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits). 
  • MEASURE the DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine.  If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
  • BENADRYL - https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2020/04/benadryl
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Dose Daily
Child's Age Dosage
6 months-2 years 2.5 mg Once daily
2 years - 5 years 2.5 to 5 mg  Once daily
6 years+ 5 to 10 mg Once daily

Loratdine (Claritin) Dose Daily
Child's Age Dosage
2 years - 5 years 5 mg  Once daily
6 years+ 10 mg Once daily


When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.

Table Notes:

  • AGE LIMITS. For allergies, don't use under 6 months of age. (Reason: it causes most babies to be sleepy). For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits). 
  • MEASURE the DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine.  If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
  • BENADRYL - https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2020/04/benadryl
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