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My son is 11 years old and suffers severely from seasonal allergies. due to upcoming test no antihistamines can be given. can he have robitussin dm?

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Check with allergist: I don't think that's a problem, but I would ask the allergist what things are allowable for symptom relief in the meantime if this is an important test that you want done right

Answered 10/9/2016

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