Claritin is an antihistamine medication. It relieves such alergic symptoms as stuffiness, runny nose, sneezing, itching, tearing eyes and other upper respiratory allergies. In hives case it relieves the swollen, red, itchy patches of skin.
We've brought a cat home, and since then (about a week) our child has respiratory symptoms. We thought it was cold, but maybe it's an allergy? If we give Claritin to him, will it be ok? He's 3 years old.
It is very likely that your child has allergy on the cat.
1. You should give the cat back and clean all of the surfaces of your house from its fur.
2. If the symptoms of allergy still remain, give Claritin Syrup in amount of 5 mg (1 teaspoonful) once daily.
3. If after 3 days of treatment there is no significant improvement, adress your doctor immediately.
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