A 10-year-old female asked:
i have a 10 year old girl who has been taken loratadine for a week and now she says she that her head hurts can i give tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin?
2 doctor answers

Dr. John Munshower answered
30 years experience Family Medicine
Read labels: You can read the labels of the over the counter meds and give her either one of the meds as directed. If her symptoms persist, then take her to the dr. For continuity of care. Best wishes.
Answered on Mar 11, 2014

Dr. John Chiu answered
57 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Yes but: I suspect that her headache may be from nasal congestion which loratadine has no effect on. Consider trying a nasal steroid for a few days and see if this works better. Yes you can give her Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin but it will not be that effective if the nasal congestion is causing the problem. If no response to nasal steroid, see your doctor.
Answered on May 23, 2016
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