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Allergies and intolerances

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the doctor says.....

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pleaserewind · 22/05/2005 16:28

if ds2 is't better with the loratadine(for hayfever) then i should double the dose which is the adult dose. he says he will be o.k on that. He's 6 by the way, would you trust the doctor and give the adult dose??

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Fran1 · 22/05/2005 16:32

I would do some research myself first. Search the net, maybe speak to a pharmacist.

Is drowsiness one of the effects? If so i would be reluctant to double the dose.

BUT i have no medical qualifications and could be talking crap!

lavenderrr · 22/05/2005 16:41

don't know but I know that Benadryl once a day, which is an antihistamine states dosage " Adults and children aged over 12 years and over- take one tablet a day...I am not a doctor but if it contains antihistamines would be very reluctant to give a 6 year the same as an adult...but if you can't trust a doctor then who can you trust, maybe get 2 pharmacists opinions and then decide..

WigWamBam · 22/05/2005 16:51

If the doctor has recommended it, then I would trust his judgment. Presumably he's come across this before and has recommended this treatment before.

You could always get a second opinion from another GP - a pharmacist would only tell you what the recommendations on the box are, I would trust a GP's knowledge and judgment.

bobbybob · 23/05/2005 01:59

I sometimes have to give my ds the adult dose of zyrtec (child dose for maintenence and then another dose for a reaction).

I would say that if he doesn't get better with the childs dose you could try one of two things:

Another medication
Slowly increase the dose toward the adult dose and see exactly how much he needs to feel better.

I seem to remember something about kidneys, so if you do increase the dose I would make sure he drinks extra water.

tatt · 23/05/2005 11:11

dd's consultant said she could have the adult dose of piriton if having a minor reaction. Generally medicines are not tested on children so the levels suggested are a bit of a guestimate anyway. They tend to base it on bodyweight. Pharmacists are better trained on drugs than doctors. As it isn't unusaul for kids with a serious problem to be given adult doses and your doctor has prescribed it I wouldn't let it worry you.

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