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what can i give to a toddler with hayfever that isnt drowsy inducing??

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mad4mybaby · 07/05/2008 15:07

ds 23 months has developed hayfever. Tried giving him the equivalent to piriton but just makes him drowsy (not what i want for next few months) Any suggestions of anything i can give him that will work??

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TartanKnickers · 07/05/2008 15:12

mine take New Era Jnr homeopathic remedy. It seems to work fine. Not sure if there is a lower age limit on it though.

mad4mybaby · 07/05/2008 15:14

how does that come? Liquid?

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TartanKnickers · 07/05/2008 15:17

no - it's little melt on/or under the tongue granules - really easy for kids to take.

christywhisty · 08/05/2008 00:05

My son was prescribed Zirtec(zyrtec?)in liquid form when he was little. You only have to give one dose a day, so if it does make them sleepy then give it before bed time and he can sleep it off.

mad4mybaby · 08/05/2008 14:55

just got some new era stuff but it has lactose in it and ds is allergic. Anybody else???

If i was giving it once a day surely it only lasts 12 hours? Therefore giving it before bed isnt any use for daytime?

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brimfull · 08/05/2008 14:58

my ds has been on zirtek/cetirizine liquid since 18mos,I get it on prescription but you could ask the pharmacist.

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