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My daughter is having a reaction to a bug bite and is swelling. all i have is claritin, (loratadine) will this work to reduce swelling etc? or should i buy benedry
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Mgt: I would recommend Claritin (loratadine) , topical caladryl and ice. If the reaction involves other symptoms such as respiratory distress please see the ED.
Answered 6/9/2016
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