Is triaminic good for allergies?
Triaminic Allergy is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Triaminic Allergy is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
What age can you give triaminic?
Triaminic Cough & Congestion
| Ages 4-11 years Use only as directed. | Cold Symptoms: cough and chest congestion. |
|---|---|
| Learn more Find in store |
What happened to triaminic?
After careful consideration, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has decided to discontinue the manufacturing and distribution of Children’s Triaminic® Thin Strips® as of January 1, 2012. The decision to discontinue is based upon a business need.
Which syrup is best for allergy?
CHILDREN’S ZYRTEC® ALLERGY SYRUP WITH ACTIVE INGREDIENT CETIRIZINE HCl. Relieves kids’ allergy symptoms* for a full 24 hours.
Can a 5 year old take triaminic?
Do not use this product in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Long-acting tablets/capsules are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.
Is children’s Triaminic safe?
Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor.
Can a child take ibuprofen and Triaminic together?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Children’s Motrin and Triaminic Night Time Cold & Cough. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you give a child triaminic?
What can I give my child for allergies?
There are three main types of over-the-counter allergy treatment for children:
- Oral antihistamines, such as Children’s Allegra (fexofenadine), Children’s Claritin (loratadine), and Children’s Zyrtec (cetirizine)
- Steroid nasal sprays, like Children’s Flonase (fluticasone) and Children’s Nasacort.
At what age can a child take allergy medicine?
Most over-the-counter (OTC) allergy meds are considered safe for kids 2 years of age and older. Oral antihistamines like Claritin (loratadine), Zyrtec (cetirizine), and Allegra (fexofenadine) are available OTC in kid-friendly formulations. These meds help with sneezing, itching, eye irritation, and runny nose.