Can you give your child Claritin if he is taking biphentin and citalopram?

Answer 1

The answer to this question is dependant entirely upon her weight and age. Those medicines are not to be given to children under 2 years old, as recent medical studies have indicated the potential for serious unwanted side effects. Children older than 2 years old and up to 12 years old should only use over-the-counter cough and cold medications after seeking the advice of your doctor.

ALWAYS talk to your pharmacist or pediatrician before giving your children medication or before taking medication yourself. Even medicine as simple as Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin (iburpofen) can have serious side effects if you take certain medications in the same day or have certain disease states.

For dextromethporphan and benadryl, the following doses are recommended if your pediatrician agrees:

Child 2-5 years old: 2.5mL (1/2 teaspoonful) by mouth every 12 hours for no more than 7 days.

Child 6-11 years old: 5ml (1 teaspoonful) by mouth every 12 hours for no more than 7 days.

If symptoms do not improve or become worse, seek treatment by a physician as soon as possible. If child has a fever, do not attempt to treat with over-the-counter products and call or seek out a physician immediately.

These recommendations should not be substituted for the advice of your pediatrician, as your pediatrician knows your child better than the internet does.

Answer 2

Yes. I just called Telehealth and they okay'd it :) it's perfectly fine as long as the two active ingredients on the medications are not the same (u can risk over dosing).

Answer 3

Yes you should be fine. The only thing you may notice is that he/she may get drowsy as this is a side effect of Benadryl.