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What Causes Itchy Watery Red Eyes While On Claritin?

Posted on Wed, 13 Jul 2016

Question: hello my son whose 15 has itchy eyes and turns red. seems to be allergic issue as it's itchy and also watery. I have tried to give him claratin once a day for 2 days but it's still red. can u help.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

Please continue to give him Claritin and in the meantime please upload a photo of how his eyes look. You can upload it in the reports section. Wash his eyes with plain water multiple times a day. I will try to help you out after checking the images.

I will await your response.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (12 hours later)

usually they are more red then this.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to allergic eyes.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. I have gone through the image. The redness does not seem to be due to conjunctivitis and so antibiotics would not help. It also does not seem to be due to iritis or uveitis which are concerning causes. The probabilities that remain are allergies or corneal ulcer. You may try using Ketorolac (Acular, Acuvail) an NSAID eye drop or Azelastine hydrochloride (Optivar) eye drop but these are prescription medicines. If the condition does not improve, in any case it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and get it checked.

I assume that your child does not use contact lenses.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (41 minutes later)

they usually come and go. due to allergy. I will try these meds. thanks.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can get generic medicines

Detailed Answer:
I have mentioned both the generic as well as the brand name of the eye drops. The brand names may vary in your country. You may also get some other antihistamine eye drops.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (4 minutes later)

so just eye drops and no medicine ? claratin ?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue Claritin for a few more days

Detailed Answer:
You can continue to give Claritin. No issues.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (27 minutes later)

ok thanks.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to help

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to write back in case of further queries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 minutes later)

I think the claratin is not working as I have been giving him for 4 days. can you suggest another one.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fexofenadine can be given

Detailed Answer:
Claritin is a good medicine. However, the alternative Allegra (fexofenadine) is also good. It needs to be given twice a day.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

I got 120mg fexofenadine hcl. should I give him twice a day. and eye drop only this was available betamethasone and neomycin

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be given

Detailed Answer:
You can use this eye drop thrice a day but do not use it for more than 3-5 days. Fexofenadine 120mg twice daily for 4-5 days is OK.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar