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Should I Give My 15 month old daughter A Over The Counter Allergy Medicine?
My daughter is 15 months old. Her nose has been runny for the past three weeks or so. I believe she has hay fever because the (snot) mucus is yellowish and sometimes alittle bit green. I do my best to clean her nose and basically comfort her with her allergies. I thought about buying a over the counter allergy medicine for her but I am afraid it might make her too dorsy or even worse. I scheduled a doctor's appointment for her but it is until May 3rd and I want her to be free of her allergies.
7 Answers
- ZLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
It could be an infection, in which case you'd need to be seeing a doctor (soon, not in a week or two)- OTC medicine could mask the symptoms, but allow the infection to progress. Be safe, rather than sorry- if her pediatrician decides it's not an infection, simply ask for his/her recommendations re acceptable medication.
- mimisnanLv 61 decade ago
I checked my bottles of children's over the counter allergy medications, one says consult your doctor for children under 6 years and the other the age is 2 years. I definitely wouldn't give to her.
- 1 decade ago
No. Green snot is a sign of an infection. Take your daughter to the pediatrician. They should see her sooner if you tell them you suspect she has an infection.
- Muthu SLv 71 decade ago
For common cold, hay-fever, sinusitis, & other upper respiratory disordes Antihistamine & decongestant, T-MINIC
SYRUP Is mostly given 01 teaspoon/ thrice a day.
- 1 decade ago
NOOOO. Make sure you always contact a doctor when dealing with childrens health. Children are not like adults, they get sick easily. Just take your child to a doctor!!!
- 1 decade ago
I really think you should consult a doctor. Maybe there is a walk-in clinic that you can go to but I would say no.
Source(s): prescription dosage on over-the-counter medicine - estielmoLv 71 decade ago
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