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Will A Increased Dosage Of Zyrtec Help Reduce The Itchy And Swollen Insect Bite ?

I have an insect bite that is very itchy and very swollen. I have taken 10 mg tablet of Zyrtec 12 hours ago. The itchy ness has increased. I have been drowsy during the day. Should I take another tablet tonight to ease the itchy symptom. Will I then be drowsy again tomorrow?
Sat, 22 Feb 2014
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Hello.Cetirizine can be taken twice a day for treating your itchy.It is also advisable to apply Hydrocortisone cream twice a day and local ice thrice a day.
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Will A Increased Dosage Of Zyrtec Help Reduce The Itchy And Swollen Insect Bite ?

Hello.Cetirizine can be taken twice a day for treating your itchy.It is also advisable to apply Hydrocortisone cream twice a day and local ice thrice a day. I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)