AboutDavid Olson, MD Expertise I would be happy to attempt to answer any questions about general pediatric topics, either medical issues or behavioral issues. This would include all the various questions one receives in a busy pediatric practice. I`m a board certified pediatrician in northern Michigan and have been in practice for over 15 years. I enjoy the teaching role I have in our practice and would enjoy the opportunity to help others with their pediatric problems.
Question hi my son is 5 months old and the doctor he has perscribed zertec but i have been reading thru information it says that they give this medication to children who are 6 moths and over can i still give this medication to my son? i have not yet given it to him.
Answer Hi, Angelica,
Zyrtec is like a lot of medicines, not tested fully in kids under 6 months old. The FDA therefore can't give official approval to this. It is a safe antihistamine that is commonly used in 5 month olds, especially if a more conventional medicine like Benadryl or another antihistamine hasn't worked or is having side effects that are objectionable. Personally I try one of these other meds first, but some go right to the prescription medicine, even though it is a lot more expensive. It is safe.
