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Can Celestamine Help In Reducing Itch?

Hi, my 8 month old baby is scratching his head and back neck so much he is starting to bleed. He also has quite a few mosquito marks on arm. I don t see any spots on head but his body also has a faint rash. I m taking him to the doctor tomorrow morning, can I crush a celestamine tablet and give it to him to try stop the itch till tomorrow?
Tue, 30 Apr 2019
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Hi,

Celestamine is an antihistamine which is useful to relieve the symptoms of allergy, itch and anaphylaxis. Its safety in newborns and infants (age less than 1 yr) and pregnant females has not been proven so please avoid it till tomorrow, till you consult a pediatric dermatologist. For the time being, you can apply coconut oil and ice pack gently to reduce the inflammation, redness and itching.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh
General & Family Physician
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Can Celestamine Help In Reducing Itch?

Hi, Celestamine is an antihistamine which is useful to relieve the symptoms of allergy, itch and anaphylaxis. Its safety in newborns and infants (age less than 1 yr) and pregnant females has not been proven so please avoid it till tomorrow, till you consult a pediatric dermatologist. For the time being, you can apply coconut oil and ice pack gently to reduce the inflammation, redness and itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh General & Family Physician