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Posted On : 07 Jan 2020

Which antihistaminics are safe in neonates and infants up to 4 months?

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N

Nor Aldin

0

It is not recommended
But if needed, use second generation

4 years ago

A

Aml Abdelkadere

0

second generation antihistaminics

4 years ago

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khairi Othman

0

Second gen antihistamines

4 years ago

A

Apurva

1

chlorpheniramine

4 years ago

S

saima jehanzeb

0

Chlorpheniramine

4 years ago

Answer 1

No antihistamines should be used in children below 2 years of age. Only Cetirizine has been recommended in children with allergic rhinitis before 6 months of age.

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