Allergy Medicine
Childern's Zyrtec (cetirizine)/ Claritin (Loratadine)
| Medicine Name | May Give Every | 6mo-2yrs. | 2-5 yrs. | >6yrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childern's Zyrtec (cetirizine)/ Claritin (Loratadine) | Once Daily | 2.5 mL | 5 mL | 10 mL |
Flonase
| Medicine Name | May Give Every | 2-11 yrs. | 4+yrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Flonase Sensimist | Daily | 1 spray in each nostril | |
| Children's Flonase or Adult Flonase | Daily | 1 spray in each nostril daily |
Benadryl
| Weight (pounds) | Elixir (12.5 mg/5mL) |
|---|---|
| 8-9 | 1.25 mL (1/4 tsp) |
| 10-11 | 2 mL |
| 12-16 | 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) |
| 17-21 | 3.75 mL (3/4 tsp) |
| 22-25 | 4 mL |
| 26-33 | 5 mL (1 tsp) |
| 33-39 | 6 mL |
| 40-45 | 7 mL (1 1/2 tsp) |
| 46-52 | 9 mL |
| 53-58 | 10 mL (2 tsp) |
| 59-65 | 11 mL |
| 66-72 | 12 mL (2 1/2 tsp) |
| 73-80 | 14 mL |
Customized from Itching Allergies v0.1 7/8/2025
