Question 1

what is the definition or description of: pontocaine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Local Anesthetic: Allegy to local anesthetic pontocaine (tetracaine).  Pontocaine is one of the ester anesthetics.  Allegic finding can include any or all of the following: hives, swelling, anaphylactoid reaction

Question 2

where can i find pontocaine?

Accepted Answer

Harder to find: Pontocaine, or chloroprocaine, is an ester based local anesthetic with rapid onset and offset.  It is relatively safe but do to its extremely rapid metabolism and ultra-short half life, it is rarely used and therefore can be difficult to find.  It is sometimes used in conjunction with a longer acting anesthetic.  Found primarily in hospitals.

Question 3

is  pontocaine ointment effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pontocaine is a topical local anesthetic and, if used as indicated, should be effective.

Question 4

need tips on where can i find pontocaine ointment?

Accepted Answer

Local Pharmacy: Pontocaine is just a brand name for tetracaine.  Tetracaine can be found over the counter in lower concentrations in many anesthetic creams/ointments right off the shelf (walgreens/cvs/grocery store).  I would check there first.  If you need a higher concentration, then ask your doctor to write you an rx to fill at pharmacy and you may also try going to compounding pharmacy where they can make it.

Question 5

can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

Not Exactly: What is passed genetically from parent to child is the propensity to develop atopy (such as eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies) but usually not sensitization to specific allergens which the parent is allergic to.  The exception, which is a controversial topic, is drug allergies, but this is usually dependent on metabolism of the drug which is inherited rather than the allergy.

Question 6

does a cough come with allergies in children?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: But not all the time. Nasal allergies are not a frequent cause of a really bad persistent cough. In a child with allergies and a really bad cough (assuming no fever) I would be concerned about a reactive airway/asthma type condition. If the child also had eczema I would be even more concerned.

Question 7

can a parents' allergies to various foods be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

No: The condition of being allergic is certainly an inherited property.  Often, that tendancy is greater in children whose biological mother has allergies.  However, specific allergy is generally not thought to be inherited.  That is, a parent can be allergic to food, and their children allergic to pollen or insect stings.

Question 8

please describe a good source of calcium for children that have a milk allergy ?

Accepted Answer

Lots of Stiuff: Fortified soy milk for beginners.  Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips, and collard greens. Fortified orange juice. Sardines. Enriched breads, grains, and waffles.

Question 9

is it ok to give my 8yr old ibuprofin while he took a dose of cvs children allergy medicine an hour ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just please give the medication according exactly to the dosing and weight guidelines on the package. The allergy medicine is an antihistamine. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) medication.

Question 10

why do some children have allergies?

Accepted Answer

Hereditary: The ability to have allergies is hereditary.  If one parent has allergy, there is about a 40% chance of the child having allergy. If both parents are allergic, the chances increase to about 70%.  Allergy also requires exposure to an "allergen", like pollen, dust mite, molds or animals.  So if there is no exposure, no symptoms occur.

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