A member asked:

My 17yr can i give him alka-seltzer non drowsy day in at 11:30am est them he takes his zyrtac allergy at 2:30pm est?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You could: The two medications alone shouldn't cause problems together but I would be aware that the Alka-Seltzer non-drowsy could interact with other medications that your son may be taking like stimulants or blood pressure medications(this less so the case for most 17 year olds).

Answered 6/15/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Avoid Aspirin: Alka-Seltzer contains Aspirin which should NOT be given to children and teenagers due to the risk of developing a serious and sometimes fatal illness called Reye's Syndrome. This is a neurological condition in which Aspirin causes toxicity to the liver and brain.

Answered 6/24/2014

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