Hives all over - antihistamine for 8mo?

[belfie]

Second night running poor DS has had hives all over his body but particularly bad on the back of his head/neck. I've rung the pharmacy and they said everything is for 1yo plus. I'm going to take him to the doctor this week... I don't think I need to rush him anywhere right now as he's "ok"... as long as we're not trying to get him to sleep .

Poor little fellow still isn't happy though. I'm thinking it might be due to sweet potato? He's also an ezcema sufferer, so might start testing some foods...

So question 1 - ever heard of an antihistamine safe for under 1's?
Question 2 - possible food causes? in the last 3 days he's had sweet potato (both days - is the only common food), apple, oatmeal, pear, banana, avocado and a teensy teensy bit of wheat rusk (anotherpossible cause but dunno why it would be so delayed...).

[*becstar*]

I would imagine the Dr will tell you to use the antihistimines labelled for over 1, but at a dosage appropriate for his weight. It'll be ok if it's with a Dr's instructions.

good luck

[2CheekyMonkeys]

we used Pollaromine when DD had a reaction to food at 10 months. check the pharmacy they should be able to tell you.

[Doing my best]

We also used Polarmine before 1 yr, about 9 mths I think.

[MantaRay]

I would see a GP. As well as treating this outbreak, you will need to find out what has caused this allergic reaction. Have you introduced any new foods in the last couple of days?

[Nai]

Belfie, see your GP or go to the RCH when he has it. You can then get a referral to the RCH Allergy Unit for testing.