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Is Zyrtec (Cetirizine) safe to use long term? My child is 3 years old and will often get bouts of cough, usually late at night. A doctor said to give him Zyrtec 5 ml once a day. The medicine works well. All his symptoms stop or are reduced when he is taking Zyrtec, but when he stops the symptoms return after a few days. How long can he take zyrtec? Is it safe for long term use?


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