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This is the first time he has gotten the pill form. Yes, Zyrtec cetirizine tablets can technically be crushed or chewed, but it may not be palatable for many individuals. Mixing the crushed tablets with food, like applesauce, may improve the taste. Zyrtec tablets don't utilize any sort of extended or modified release mechanism so altering them won't affect how the medication works. For this reason, Zyrtec is manufactured in other dosage forms for those who have trouble swallowing.
In your case, with your son having issues swallowing tablets, you may want to try one of the above products that will be better tolerated than simply chewing or crushing tablets. The dissolve tabs, although intended to dissolve quickly in the mouth, could also be chewed or added to some sort of food like applesauce.
The only Zyrtec tablets that cannot be crushed are extended-release products, such as Zyrtec-D. Zyrtec cetirizine is a "second-generation" antihistamine, indicated for the treatment and prevention of perennial allergies, seasonal allergies, and hives.
Second-generation antihistamines are noted for their long duration of action compared to first-generation antihistamines, like Benadryl. Second-generation antihistamines also produce significantly less sedation than first-generation antihistamines.
Zyrtec may be taken without regard to meals. It has an onset of action within one hour and, depending on the dose taken, will last hours.
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