I accidentally gave my 2-month-old baby 0.6 ml of Zyrtec (cetirizine) instead of the prescribed 5 drops, and he is now very sleepy; could this one-time overdose cause any serious harm, and should I skip or reduce his next dose today?
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) has a wide safety margin. The sleepiness you are seeing is a normal, temporary side effect of the slightly higher dose and will wear off as the medication leaves her system. You should skip her next dose for today to let her body process the medicine. Keep her comfortable, monitor her breathing, and ensure she is waking up to feed. For peace of mind, please contact your pediatrician or local poison control center for a quick check-in.
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I accidentally gave my 2-month-old baby 0.6 ml of Zyrtec (cetirizine) instead of the prescribed 5 drops, and he is now very sleepy; could this one-time overdose cause any serious harm, and should I skip or reduce his next dose today?