Sunday, July, 05, 2009

Allergy Home >
Questions >
Should Zyrtec be given to children under the age of 6?

Font size
- A
- A
- A

Should Zyrtec be given to children under the age of 6?

07/10/08

Cecil Aqui

Topics:Zyrtec

Child is being given Zyrtec whenever a runny nose appears in order to avoid cold symptoms developing further.

Report Abuse

Answers (1)

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Casey McNulty

Hi Cecil-

THank you for your question. Zyrtec can be used in children over the age of 6 months. However, Zyrtec should not be used to prevent a cold from developing. Zyrtec is indicated for use in the treatment and prevention of seasonal or year-round allergies. You can read more about Zyrtec here.

Best of luck!

Casey

Ranked Helpful (1)
Report Abuse

Related Questions

i have swollen itchy eyes and the same on my chin can you help answers (0)
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU ARE ALLERGERIC TO CRAB CLAWS WHAT ARE THE SYPTOMS answers (1)
i have had hive on the bottom parts of my legs answers (0)
i applied ointment in my face and it reacte immediately causing large allergic reaction answers (0)
can you be allergic to garlic and onion so severe that you can't even be in the same room. answers (1)

See all questions

How Allergic Reactions Work

An allergy is the immune system's over-reaction to a normally harmless substance called an allergen.

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

View all questions (1035) >

Question Topics

See all

Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of The HealthCentral Network. The HealthCentral Network does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.

Font size
- A
- A
- A
Email This

Bookmark

Save

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyAllergyNetwork.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.

Sign in

MyAllergyNetwork.com

Should Zyrtec be given to children under the age of 6?

Related Questions

Ask a Question

Question Topics