Itching / Allergies
Dosages for Antihistamines(Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra) for different ages
| May Give Every | 6 to 23 months | 2 to 5 years | 6 to 11 years | 12 years and up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claritin (loratadine) liquid 1mg/mL | once daily | 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) | 5mL (1 tsp) | 10mL (2 tsp) | 10mL (2 tsp) |
| Claritin (loratadine) 5mg chewable | once daily | - | 1 tab | 2 tabs | 2 tabs |
| Claritin (loratadine) 10mg tablet | once daily | - | - | 1 tab | 1 tab |
| Zyrtec (cetirizine) liquid 1mg/mL | once daily | 2.5mL (1/2 tsp) | 2.5mL to 5mL (1/2 tsp to 1 tsp) | 5mL to 10mL (1 tsp to 2 tsp) | 5mL to 10mL (1 tsp to 2 tsp) |
| Zyrtec (cetirizine) 5mg tablet | once daily | - | 1 tab | 1 to 2 tabs | 1 to 2 tabs |
| Zyrtec (cetirizine) 10mg tablet | once daily | - | - | 1 tab | 1 tab |
| Allegra (fexofenadine) liquid 30mg/5mL | every 12 hours | - | 5mL (1 tsp) | 5mL (1 tsp) | 10mL (2 tsp) |
| Allegra (fexofenadine) 30mg chewable | every 12 hours | - | - | 1 tab | 2 tabs |
| Allegra (fexofenadine) 60mg tablet | every 12 hours | - | - | - | 1 tab |
| Allegra (fexofanadine) 180mg tablet | once daily | - | - | - | 1 tab |
When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is not routinely recommended in children. If your pediatrician feels your child would benefit from this medication, they will discuss appropriate dosing with you.
Customized from Itching Allergies v0.1 7/8/2025
