OTC Allergy Medications for Children: Part III
Continued from exactly where I left off with Part I and Part II (definitely click the links to start reading from the beginning!)… Side Effects Aside from the sedation factor, Benadryl, Claritin, and Zyrtec all may have similar side effects: dizziness, dry mouth, dry nose, dry eyes (these medication are all very drying agents), and [...]
OTC Allergy Medications for Children: Part II
Continued from Part I (which you can read by clicking on the link!)… Dosing There is no need to give your child more than what is directed. It will not speed up recovery and will only bring about more side effects (this goes for all three medications). For children ages 2 and older, Claritin and [...]
OTC Allergy Medications for Children: Part I
Allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as seasonal or year-round (perennial) allergies, or hay fever, occurs in about 40 percent of children in the United States. Since more over-the-counter allergy medications have become available, more parents are blindly self-treating their children, without learning the “ins” and “outs” of what they are giving them. Allergies: The Cause [...]
