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Can anyone recomend alternative to Piriton for childs hayfever?

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mrmump · 20/04/2011 23:02

My DS is 8 and this is his fourth day of taking infant Piriton for hayfever an a sun allergy. But he is so drowsy! Not supposed to cause drowsiness, but like the adult version; it does. Can anyone suggest an alternative?

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PonceyMcPonce · 20/04/2011 23:05

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belledechocchipcookie · 20/04/2011 23:10

Try elderflower cordial, a glass of squash in the morning. I use it, havn't needed to take any antihistamines for years now.

Katisha · 20/04/2011 23:11

DS was put on adult loratidine tablets when he was about 9 or 10.

Beamur · 20/04/2011 23:12

I've recently started taking Loratadine myself, found it effective and am not sleepy or crabby. Result.

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mrmump · 20/04/2011 23:18

Loratadine is OTC? Not horribly expensive?

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Sidge · 20/04/2011 23:21

Cetirizine is cheap and effective and can be bought OTC.

Otherwise desloratidine and fexofenadine are good but are on prescription.

Seona1973 · 21/04/2011 12:48

Benadryl syrup is suitable for children over the age of 6 and can be bought OTC

nanatothree · 21/04/2011 22:11

Benadryl syrup is excellent and suitable.

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