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If your child is taking medication, it is important that you follow these directions.
- Do not give your child medicine that contains antihistamines prior to the visit.
- Do not give your child the following medications for 7 to 10 days before your visit:
- Allegra
- Claritin
- Clarinex
- Clemastine
- Tavist
- Atarax
- Do not give your child Zyrtec for 10 to 14 days before your visit.
- Antihistamines are found in many non-prescription cold or allergy medicines. These should be stopped at least 3 days before the visit. Examples are:
- Benadryl
- Actifed
- Dimetapp
- Pediacare
- Triaminic cold formulas
- If you do not know whether your child's medicine contains antihistamines, ask the pharmacist or call the Allergy Program at 617-355-6117 and ask to speak with a nurse.
- If you are unable to stop the medication, or your child develops symptoms while off the medication, please call the Allergy Program at 617-355-6117 and ask to speak with a nurse.
- Do not stop other medications prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not give your child asthma medications (bronchodilators) such as albuterol, Ventolin, Proventil, Xopenex® or Maxair on the day of the visit unless your child is coughing or wheezing. Other asthma medications and antibiotics should be given as usual.
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