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Is Avil Advisable For A 4 Year Old For Itching?
Sir, my daughter, 4 year old had recently suffered a severe rash on her body. we asuumed that she might have come in contact with an insect (like caterpiller) or a plant. I consulted my pediatrician and he said that was due to some plant or an insect and he prescribed medicines for 4 days. The medicines worked. but still she is feeling itching due to which some rashes appear on her skin subsesequently swelling on the effected body. can i give her avil25 (half tablet)? please suggest
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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By what you quote it should be an urticarial or a simple skin allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7-10 days. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your paediatrician.
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Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
By what you quote it should be an urticarial or a simple skin allergy. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose every 6th to 8th hourly for 7-10 days. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your paediatrician.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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