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Are Antihistamines Effective For Red Itchy Spots In Toddlers?

hi my name is jody, I have four kids and the 1o year old came up with lots of very red spots, little itchy, now my 7 year old has a few (not itchy) and my 11 year old has a few (not itchy) , and I have about 3 on my arm ( not itchy). should I take them to the doctors or just give anti histamine?? thanks you
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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I have gone through your query. Antihistamines syrup like cetirizine can be given but doses are according to the age of the kids.Usual dose given is 2.5mg once a day for less than 5 years old and 5mg once a day for greater than 5 years old. This is available over the counter. You can apply histocalamine lotion locally oon rashes also. But if rash is more then better to consult your doctor as a short course of corticosteroid like prednisolone will be needed.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Are Antihistamines Effective For Red Itchy Spots In Toddlers?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Antihistamines syrup like cetirizine can be given but doses are according to the age of the kids.Usual dose given is 2.5mg once a day for less than 5 years old and 5mg once a day for greater than 5 years old. This is available over the counter. You can apply histocalamine lotion locally oon rashes also. But if rash is more then better to consult your doctor as a short course of corticosteroid like prednisolone will be needed. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.