text size
Dosing
XYZAL provides symptom relief for the whole family, ages 6 months and up for indoor allergies and ages 2 and up for outdoor allergies. Once-a-day dosing in the evening for adults and children, in either a tiny pill or an oral solution.
Recommended dose for adults and children 12 years of age and older:
5 mg (1 tablet) per day in patients 12 years of age and older. Some patients may be adequately controlled with 2.5 mg (1/2 tablet).
Recommended dose for children 6 months to 11 years of age:
For children 6 months to 5 years of age, 1.25 mg (1/2 teaspoon of oral solution)*. For children 6 to 11 years of age, 2.5 mg (1 teaspoon of oral solution or 1/2 tablet) †.
Always take XYZAL as prescribed by your physician.
*Do not exceed the recommended dose because of comparable exposure to adults receiving 5 mg.
†Do not exceed the recommended dose because the systemic exposure with 5 mg is approximately twice that of adults.
Previous |
Page 1 of 2
|
Next |
Important Safety Information
Do not take XYZAL if you are allergic to XYZAL, cetirizine or ZYRTEC®. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have
kidney disease. Children 6 months to 11 years of age with impaired kidney function should not take XYZAL.
Patients taking XYZAL should avoid operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle. Taking XYZAL with
alcohol or sedatives should be avoided. Take XYZAL at bedtime. Do not increase the dose due to increased
risk of sleepiness.
In patients 12 years of age and older, side effects may include sleepiness, tiredness, sore throat and dry mouth.
In children 6-12 years of age, side effects may include fever, cough, sleepiness and nose bleeds. In children
1-5 years of age, side effects may include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and ear infections. In children 6 months
to 11 months of age, side effects may include diarrhea and constipation.
Indications
XYZAL is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of year round allergies, as well as a treatment
for chronic hives and rashes of unknown cause (also known as chronic idiopathic urticaria) in patients 6 months
of age and older, and symptoms of seasonal allergies in patients 2 years of age and older.
Please see full Prescribing Information.