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1 Year Old Had What Appeared To Be Bug Bites

Posted on Sat, 14 Sep 2019

Question: 1 year old had what appeared to be bug bites with hives

Pediatrician prescribe Zyrtec- hives disappear following 1 dose but reappear
When Zyrtec discontinued- had about a 10 day course of Zyrtec and hives reappeared following discontinuation

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding hives

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service.
I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Hives can last for many days. There is no harm in continuing treatment with Zyrtec for another week or 10 days. In addition, I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g Calamine lotion to calm down the hives, if and when they appear.

Hope I have answered your query.

Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

What if hives continue to persist when Zyrtec
Discontinued

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue with cetirizine syp

Detailed Answer:
hi.
They usually subside by 3- 4 weeks. Continue with zyrtec syp. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana