i take a generic version of zyrtec (cetirizine) in the morning can i take alka seltzer cold and cough at night?

Question

I gave my 8 yr old his zyrtec (cetirizine) this morning he takes 2 teaspoons. & bc he's sick I have him a teaspoon of ceron-dm for his cough. I read that it has an antihistamine in it too. I obviously won't give him more today but is that ok?

Answer 1

Yes: And if you can quit smoking, you'd get sick much less! don't forget that in the winter, our noses need moisture--even when we think they are stuffy. Many times they are asking for moisture. I like ayr saline gel spray as it sticks and doesn't run down the back of your throat. Steroid nasal sprays are helpful too!

Answer 2

Fluids&Humidificatio: Cough and cold medicines have been found to be ineffective and potentially harmful in young children and infants.

Answer 3

Soothing sore throat: Many times, when your child is sick, the best thing you can do is soothe and treat their symptoms while their body heals. For sore throat, try cool liquids, a vaporizer and Acetaminophen or ibuprofen. For coughs, use nasal saline drops or spray, a vaporizer, elevate the head of the bed and give plenty of fluids. Most cough medicines do very little to stop coughing!

Answer 4

Consider hernia: Pain in the groin associated with cough or sneeze could be caused by an inguinal hernia. You may want to consider seeing a general surgeon. If you are pregnant, management should be deferred until after the pregnancy.

Answer 5

Possibly.: The way you describe your symptoms sounds like an inguinal (groin) hernia to me. It's also possible you may be pregnant but i don't think you can link your symptoms to being pregnant or not. Your gynecologist would be in a good position to help you sort this out.

Answer 6

There are many...: There are many potential causes of pain with coughing; some of them are mild (ie. Bronchitis, viral infections, etc.) and some are more serious (ie. Clots in the lungs). The cause would have to be worked up thoroughly by a physician, after a complete history and physical examination, to rule out some of the more serious potential causes.

Answer 7

Possibilities...: If it has been present for less than 3 weeks, it is likely acute bronchitis which is usually of viral or bacterial origin. It will likely resolve on its own in a few days to week. If present for 3 weeks or more, it could be chronic bronchitis, a form of copd. This would need a doctor evaluation so treatment could be given.

Answer 8

Flu: Body aches with a runny/stuffy nose is more likely flu or a flu-like virus and not a simple cold. If symptom onset has been in the past 24 hours... Tamiflu (oseltamivir) could be used to shorten symptoms.... Otherwise... Symptom relief and chicken noodle soup.

Answer 9

Likely viral...: You likely have a viral infection causing your symptoms. Antibiotics would be ineffective. Drink plenty of fluids, rest and see your doctor if symptoms worsen. Treatment for symptom control, including nasal spray, inhalers if bronchospasm is present, etc. , could be prescribed.

Answer 10

? allergies: Your symptoms suggest allergies or an irritant of some kind. Tou might try an antihistamine.

Answer 11

Possibilities...: A good possibility is that your cough is due to post-nasal drip which could certainly give you a "tickle" in your throat resulting in chronic cough. The best treatment is likely to be a nasal spray that your doctor could prescribe. So, see your doctor for evaluation so this treatment can be initiated. Other possibilities include gerd and bronchospasm which have different treatments.

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