Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is There An Alternative Medication If Child Is Suffering From Asthma, Hayfever And Having Itching, Rash After Taking Loratadine?
My daughter is 4 and has asthma and hayfever and I have been advised by our doctor to give her a 5ml spoon full of loratadine every night, but she has woke up all itchy this morning with a little rash around her neck and chest, can I give her any thing else?
Sat, 1 Feb 2014
She can take antihistamines like Levoceterizine. Sometimes in young children they can get rash from other reasons like viral infections. If she has Eczema(Dry skin) you can try using emollients lotion liberally 2-3 times a day or more. If her itching it very troublesome you can use calamine lotion and Chlorpheneramine 2 mgs three times a day for a day and revert back to Levoceterizine 5 mgs daily at night.
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Carbamates
Loading Online Doctors....