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Can you overdose off of Zyrtec?
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, vision problems, agitation, feeling restless and then drowsy or tired, fast heartbeats, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, trouble walking, or trouble swallowing or speaking.
Can you die from taking 3 Zyrtec?
However, a larger overdose, especially in children or older adults, may cause serious symptoms. Toxic doses of antihistamines may happen when a person takes 3 to 5 times the normal amount. No matter how much a person overdoses, they should seek medical help or call a poison control center.
How many mg of Zyrtec is too much?
Adults and children 6 years and older can take cetirizine capsules and tablets. The usual dosage for adults younger than 65 years and children who are 6 years and older is one 10-milligram (mg) dose per day. You shouldn’t take more than 10 mg in 24 hours.
What happens if I take 20mg zyrtec?
Taking 10mg of Zyrtec is more effective than taking 5mg; taking 20mg appears not to provide any additional effect. Food has no effect on the overall absorption of Zyrtec; however, it may increase the time it takes for peak levels of Zyrtec to be reached in the blood.
Can I take 40 mg of Zyrtec?
In dermatology, cetirizine has proven to be effective in the treatment of various forms of urticaria and it reduces the pruritus of atopic eczema. For these conditions, frequently doses higher than 10 mg (up to 40 mg) are recommended to achieve the best benefit.
Is 40 mg cetirizine safe?
Can you take 40mg of Zyrtec?
Can I take 20 mg of Reactine?
REACTINE® 20 mg Tablet is recommended only if lower doses (non- prescription) of cetirizine hydrochloride do not provide sufficient response for patients 12 years of age and older. The recommended dose is one 20 mg tablet once daily, with or without food. The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg.
What happens if I accidentally take 2 Zyrtec?
There have been reports of patients taking 15-18 times the recommended dose of Zyrtec (recommended dose is 10 mg) and having some adverse effects (restlessness, irritability, somnolence). Taking two 10mg tablets should not cause you to have any serious problems.