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Is It Safe To Give Cetirizine For Runny Nose In Infants?

My son is 7 months old and has had really bad buggers since he was 2 months old. Lately his nose has been really loose, wet, and runny. Well I took him back to the doctor this week because he is sick with a virus,(the pediatricians conclusion) and his pediatrician prescribed cetirizine HCL 2.5mL once daily. Is this the recommended medicine for something like this and for this age child?
Wed, 2 Aug 2023
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Hello,

Yes, Cetirizine can be taken by a baby but recommended dose could be just 2-3 drops once a day.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee Punj, General & Family Physician
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Is It Safe To Give Cetirizine For Runny Nose In Infants?

Hello, Yes, Cetirizine can be taken by a baby but recommended dose could be just 2-3 drops once a day. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vaishalee Punj, General & Family Physician