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Is It Safe To Give Cetrizine To A Child To Control Itching Due To Chickenpox While On Penicillin For Ear Infection?
My 3 year old has chickenpox but is taking penicillin for an ear infection and tonsalitis as prescribed by doctor. I gave him calpol to control is temp. Is it alright to give him cetirizine to control the itching sensation / scratching? Thanks in advance...
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Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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Hallo . Thank you for posting your question . I will do my best to help you . You can give cetrizine , if child is not hypersensitive to it . Or you can apply some local soothing cream/gel . Hope I have answered your query . If you have any furthur questions I will be happy to help .
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