How Can Allergic Reactions After Consuming Food Coloring Agents Be Managed?

Posted on Thu, 7 Mar 2019

Question: Doctor, I suspect my son is allergic to certain food coloring, when he has certain cakes with coloring, he has cold like symptoms. he keeps rubbing his eyes. we give him clarytine, which seems to help him sometimes. he is 4.5 years old, what advice do you give. thank you, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get done detailed food allergy test.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, the possibility of food allergy is more likely in his case.
So better to consult an allergy specialist and get done detailed food allergy testing.

This will help in identifying foods which are allergic to him.
You should also give him a Montelukast and Fexofenadine combination.

Montelukast is anti-allergic and Fexofenadine is an antihistamine.

The combination is better than single drug Claritin in (antihistamine) for allergy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Wishing good health to your son.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

thank you doctor, would you know any brand name of medicine that contains those ingredients. I will of course see a allergy specialist.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Montair LC kid is available.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I can understand your concern. The brand name is Montair LC kid. It is from Cipla and easily available in XXXXXXX.

Hope I have solved your query.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng