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Can You Split The Dose Zyrtec?
Pronounced: (seh-TEER-ah-zeen)
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe drowsiness. In children, symptoms may include: restlessness and irritability, and may be followed by drowsiness.
Missed Dose
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Study: Pill-Splitting Can Be Dangerous
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Q&A: Primatene or prescriptions like Zyrtec and Singulair?
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FDA approves Zyrtec-D for over-the-counter use
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University of Michigan launches pill-splitting program
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Study: Splitting statin tablets cuts costs for patients, healt...
The practice of pill-splitting not only saves patients money, experts say--it also cuts costs for health plans and employers. In a recent study,... Read more »
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