Alnix Side Effects

My baby is 1 month old yesterday, she has rashes all over her face and it looked like atopic dermatitis. Her pedia prescribed alnix drops but I am concerned because the prescription and dosage doesn't say that babies below 6mos old can take Alnix. Please advice. ## it is safe.as long as you follow your pedias prescription. your pedia will give the right dosage anyways.so dont hesitate...i am using anix to my 3month old baby tho and only 0.5ml for 2weeks. ## my baby is suffering for called "halak"? and he's only 2 months, i don't know what is the right medicine that can take for him.. please help me..

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I have a 6mos. Daughter and the doctor give her last day alnux drops for her cold,its 0.6ml once a day,and now my daughter her left eye its already red and have many eyedirt came out,i qm thinking that its the side effects,bec. of alnix and the dosage not fit?can u help me. Thank you

Is alnix 10mg contraindicated to hypertensive? ## Alnix contains the active ingredient Cetirizine, it is an antihistamine used to treat allergies. If you have high blood pressure, you should consult with your doctor, before taking this. It has been known to elevate the blood pressure of healthy people and if yours is not under control, it may be dangerous for you to use. Other side effects may include: nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Are there any other questions?

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is it safe to take kastair (before bedtime) and alnix plus syrup (2x a day) for months for children 7 years old? my sons pedia gave it to him......How long can he safely take it? Thanks! ## Kastair contains the active ingredient Montelukast, which is used to treat allergy symptoms. It is recommended for children as young as 6 months old. Alnix Plus contains the active ingredient Cetirizine, it is an antihistamine that is used to treat allergies. It is also approved for use in children. Since this are both used to treat allergies and are similar medications, the side effects are similar, they can both cause: nausea, drowsiness and dry mouth. Learn more: As to how long he should take it, many people with allergies have to take these types of medications for most of their lives. If you...

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Hi! My son is 3 months old. He is suffering from cough for a week. His pedia prescribed Alnix 0.5ml 2 times a day. I accidentally gave him 3 times (6 hours interval). What will be the effect of that? Thank you. ## Hello, MommyK! How is your son? Did he suffer any ill effects? I really can't stress enough how important it is to seek medical attention immediately any time you feel that someone's life or health may be in danger. While there are those of us on these websites that are always happy to help, if we can, there is nothing we can do if someone needs life saving treatment.

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I have a one-year old daughter and she has allergies. She also has rashes on her face, hands, and legs, and is frequently attacked by asthma. Her pediatrician prescribed alnix drops 2.5ml for two weeks and then 1ml once a day until she reaches 2 yrs old. I am having doubts the fact that alnix drops have its side effects on babies. Is it really safe to take alnix drops for more than two weeks? I hope you could answer my doubts. Thanks! ## Cetirizine is an antihistamine, that is commonly used to treat allergies. In the U.S. it is most commonly found under the trade name Zyrtec and is quite often used for children and, when necessary, is used on a long-term basis. In most cases, when someone suffers from such severe allergic reactions, it is necessary that they take some type of medication...

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