He went to the doc yesturday and they told me he had no infection, just allergies and told me to give him Clartin! I do not really care for it myself! Any suggestions on what will help him? His nose is running constantly and he is coughing!! Thanks!!
2007-03-28 02:06:31 · 7 answers · asked by housewives5 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My four year old son has taken Clarinex (not to be confused with Claritin) for two years...prior to that he was on Zyrtec. The Zyrtec worked well for about a year then it seemed like it stopped working for him so we switched to the Clarinex and he's been doing great on that. I have found that if I just express my concern to the doctor she'll either give us new samples to try or call in a new prescription. Just don't beat around the bush, be honest and tell the doctor that you don't think the Claritin is effective. I already have my 7 month old daughter on Zyrtec, as she has already been suffering from allergies too, so far it's working good for her. Be aware that most allergy medicines cause marked drowsiness, so it's best to give it before bed if possible. Hope this helps, it's just a matter of trial and error :)
2007-03-28 04:07:47 · answer #1 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, PLEASE don't give your child OTC medicines without talking to your doctor. My daughter has allergies and the pediatrician prescribed Clarinex for her. She had runny nose, itchy kind of coughing, and watery eyes that always were red and peeled around them because of constantly being wet and scratched. They did this when she was about a year old, so I know they shouldn't have a problem with it if he's 18 months old. Since she started taking it, she hasn't had a single problem with allergies except on the one time where there was a week there that they couldn't get the scip filled at CVS. I haven't noticed any side effects either. Good luck, and I hope it works out, it's terrible watching a little one in pain, or sick without being able to fix it.
2007-03-28 09:19:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jasmine R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ack! The doctors had my daughter on allergy medication and of course it didn't help but Xlear (http://www.xlear.com/) did. We all use it, works great for my sinus issues, my daughters allergies, and my sons stuffy nose. At first my daughter couldn't do the squirting thing on their own so I just put some on a cotton swab and swabbed the inside of their nose and had her sniff hard like she was smelling a pretty flower. Indecently this stuff is really sweet so the flower comparison wasn't too far off, lol. Now I don't know if you can use this on the 18 month old but you can contact the maker and ask them!
Good Luck,
Christy
2007-03-28 09:20:58 · answer #3 · answered by themaniccrafter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds more like a cold to me, but kids do get allergies and have runny nose, sneeze and teh nose dripping causes the cough. Buy him claritin liquid, its on the children's aisle at your local pharmacy, ask pharmacist what dose you should give him, unless doc already told ya how much. If not get benedryl. His cough might get worst, wait a few days if he doesnt improve ,go back to the doctor.
2007-03-28 10:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by mom_princess77 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is on Zyrtek, and it works wonderful for her.
I give her one dose right before bed, and she takes it with no problem.
It does make her a little sleepy, which is why I give it to her right before bedtime.
I only give it to her during the spring and summer months, as she's fine come fall and winter..
2007-03-28 09:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by Alaskan Princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only do what your doctor says. You don't want to make a mistake with a child that age.
2007-03-28 09:10:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jdog64_98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try simple Benadryl 1st. But if that doesn't work then take your dr's advice.
2007-03-28 09:12:39 · answer #7 · answered by mamasonny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋