Virlix Dosage/Direction for Use

How much to take: Always take Cetirizine (Virlix) exactly as described in this monograph or as advised by the doctor or pharmacist. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if not sure.
Don't take more than the recommended dose.
Don't take Cetirizine (Virlix) for longer than 7 days, without advice of the doctor or pharmacist.
Contact the doctor if the symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.
Adults and adolescents above 12 years old: Cetirizine (Virlix) 10 mg film-coated tablets: The usual dose of Cetirizine (Virlix) is one 10 mg tablet once a day.
Cetirizine (Virlix) 10 mg/mL oral drops solution: The usual dose of Cetirizine (Virlix) oral drops solution is 20 drops (10 mg) of oral drops solution once a day.
Cetirizine (Virlix) 1 mg/mL oral solution: The usual dose of Cetirizine (Virlix) oral solution is 10 mL (10 mg) once a day.
Children between 6 and 12 years old: Cetirizine (Virlix) 10 mg film-coated tablet: The usual dose of Cetirizine (Virlix) is half tablet (5 mg) twice a day.
Cetirizine (Virlix) 10 mg/mL oral drops solution: The usual dose of Cetirizine (Virlix) oral drops solution is 10 drops (5 mg) twice a day.
Cetirizine (Virlix) 1 mg/mL oral solution: The usual dose of Cetirizine (Virlix) oral solution is 5 mL (5 mg) twice a day.
Children between 2 and 6 years old: Cetirizine (Virlix) 10 mg film-coated tablets: Cetirizine (Virlix) film-coated tablets are not recommended for children under 6 years, as this formulation does not allow for appropriate dose adaptation.
Cetirizine (Virlix) 10 mg/mL oral drops solution: The usual dose of Cetirizine (Virlix) 5 drops (2.5 mg) twice a day.
Cetirizine (Virlix) 1 mg/mL oral solution: The usual dose of Cetirizine (Virlix) 2.5 mL (2.5 mg) twice a day.
Patients with kidney and liver disease: The doctor will decide on the correct dose of Cetirizine (Virlix) depending on the illness and the results of blood tests carried out before treatment. Patients who have end stage impairment of kidney function must not take Cetirizine (Virlix) (see Contraindications).
If the child suffers from kidney disease, contact the doctor or pharmacist who may adjust the dose accordingly.
How to take: Cetirizine (Virlix) 10 mg film-coated tablets: Swallow the tablet whole, with a glass of water. The patient can divide the tablet into two equal doses.
Cetirizine (Virlix) 10 mg/mL oral drops solution: Dilute drops in water. The diluted drops should be swallowed immediately.
Cetirizine (Virlix) 1 mg/mL oral solution: The solution can be swallowed as such.
A dosing oral syringe (for oral drops) with a 1 mL graduation or measuring cup (for oral solution) with a 10 mL graduation is supplied with the pack so the patient can measure the dose accurately. If not supplied with an oral syringe or measuring cup speak to the doctor or pharmacist.
If the patient forgets to take Cetirizine (Virlix): Don't take an extra dose to make up for a missed dose. Just take the next dose at the usual time.
If the patient is not sure what to do, ask the doctor or pharmacist.
If the patient stops taking Cetirizine (Virlix): Rarely, pruritus (intense itching) and/or urticaria may occur if the patient stops taking Cetirizine (Virlix).