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Suggest Treatment For Allergy To Grass

My son is 4, he had a skin test a couple of years ago as he had a bit of an asthmatic chest ... which showed that he has a bit of an allergy for grass .. the pediatrician then said it's fine for him to play on grass ... grass never made him itch and he could play on it ... now at the age of 4 however, if he even just runs on the grass his feet and legs itch. Can i give him Allergex for children .. will this help?? As a pharmacist has recommended Zirtec or allacet.
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
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Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your son's history.

Yes, you can give Allergex for his itching. In addition, I would also suggest him applying a lotion like calamine over itchy areas. These will help.

If Allergex causes him side effects like sedation, drowsiness, reduced concentration, dry mouth, etc, then drugs like cetirizine (Zyrtec or Allecet suggested by your pharmacist) or levocetirizine should be given, which cause less side effects.

Hope above answer will help you.

Wish your son the best of the health.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Thank you & Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Allergy To Grass

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your son s history. Yes, you can give Allergex for his itching. In addition, I would also suggest him applying a lotion like calamine over itchy areas. These will help. If Allergex causes him side effects like sedation, drowsiness, reduced concentration, dry mouth, etc, then drugs like cetirizine (Zyrtec or Allecet suggested by your pharmacist) or levocetirizine should be given, which cause less side effects. Hope above answer will help you. Wish your son the best of the health. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Thank you & Regards.