Itching/Allergies (Zyrtec, etc)
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) dose table - daily
| Child's Age | 6 to 12 months | 1 to 2 years | 2 to 5 years | 6 to 11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 5 mg / 5 mL | 2.5mL | 2.5mL | 2.5mL to 5mL | 5mL | 10mL |
| Dissolve Tablets 10mg | - | - | - | 1/2 tab | 1 tab |
| Tablets 10 mg | - | - | - | 1/2 tab | 1 tab |
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. For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits).
- ADULT DOSE. 10 mg
- HOW OFTEN. Once a day
Customized from Itching Allergies v0.1 7/8/2025
Loratadine (Claritin) dose table - daily
| Child's Age | 6 to 12 months | 1 to 2 years | 2 to 6 years | 6 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 5 mg / 5 mL | - | - | 5mL | 10mL |
| Children's Chewable Tablets 5 mg | - | - | 1 tab | 2 tabs |
| Dissolve Tablets 10 mg (RediTabs) | - | - | - | 1 tab |
| Tablets 10 mg | - | - | - | 1 tab |
When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMITS. For allergies, don't use under 2 years of age. For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits).
- ADULT DOSE. 10 mg
- HOW OFTEN. Once a day
Customized from Itching Allergies v0.1 7/8/2025
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dose Table for every 6 - 8 hours
| Child's Weight | 20-24 | 25-37 | 38-49 | 50 or more | lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mL) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | mL |
| Chewable 12.5 mg | - | 1 | 1 1/2 | 2 | chews |
| Tablets 25 mg | - | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1 | tablets |
| Capsules 25 mg | - | - | - | 1 | caps |
When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMITS. For allergies, don't use under 1 year of age. (Reason: it causes most babies to be sleepy). For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits). They should be not be given if under 4 years old. If under 6 years, don't give products with more than one ingredient in them. (Reason: FDA recommendations 10/2008).
- ADULT DOSE. 50 mg
- HOW OFTEN. Repeat every 6 hours as needed.
- CHILDREN’S BENADRYL FASTMELTS. Each fastmelt tablet equals 12.5 mg. They are dosed the same as chewable tablets.
Customized from Itching Allergies v0.1 7/8/2025
