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Suggest Treatment For Redness On Face And Swollen Eyes
My 11 months old son has had an allergic reaction earlier on. We went to A&E since his face was all red and his eyes were swollen. He kept on rubbing them and wouldn t settle. We were advised to give him piriton this evening and tomorrow morning and evening. Unfortunately, the only piriton we found in the shop is for 6 year old children. Would it be ok for us to use? If so, what dosage? Thank you in advance
Piriton (or chlorpheniramine, as it is also known as) is typically not given to children under 2 years, but if it is, I would give the small dose recommended for 2 year olds, which is 1mg, and I would only give that every 6 hours. If you can just give 0.5mg, that might be even better, and you could give that every 4 hours.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Redness On Face And Swollen Eyes
Hello, Piriton (or chlorpheniramine, as it is also known as) is typically not given to children under 2 years, but if it is, I would give the small dose recommended for 2 year olds, which is 1mg, and I would only give that every 6 hours. If you can just give 0.5mg, that might be even better, and you could give that every 4 hours. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician