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Suggest An OTC Antihistamine For Rashes And Fever In An Adolescent

Signs began this afternoon for A rash around 2:00 pm this afternoon. She is 14 years old, I asked her to take her shower around 3:00. She had a fever of 102 and was given Tylenol, Fever was reduced to 101. She has had 2 Oatmeal baths which she says she feels better now. I'm giving her Juicy Juice Orange / Tangerine and Ocean Spray Cran/Grape. (Can I treat her at home as long as her fever doesn't spike any higher.)
What over the counter Antihistamine would you suggest? I will pick up Epsom Salt, Ensure, Calamine Lotion and fruits tomorrow.
Please be advised it's only been 10 hours so far /(Treat her at home)

Sincerely,
Tammy Dee
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I suggest you to give her Cetirizine once daily.
You can continue using calamine lotion and Epsom salt.
If she doesn't improve in 3-4 days, she might need Prednisone injections.

Hope I have answered your query.
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Suggest An OTC Antihistamine For Rashes And Fever In An Adolescent

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I suggest you to give her Cetirizine once daily. You can continue using calamine lotion and Epsom salt. If she doesn t improve in 3-4 days, she might need Prednisone injections. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.