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Cetirizine Clinical PearlsExpert Tips & Parent Guide

Clinical pearls to optimize cetirizine use in kids.

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Essential Clinical Pearls

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Evening dosing reduces daytime drowsiness

If drowsiness occurs, move the dose to evening while maintaining once‑daily simplicity.

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Avoid duplicating antihistamines

Don’t combine cetirizine with hydroxyzine or levocetirizine unless directed—these are closely related.