What It Treats
✅ Allergies: Runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, skin rashes.
✅ Asthma: Helps prevent symptoms (give in evening or before physical activity).
✅ Hay Fever: Relieves allergy-like cold symptoms (blocked nose, sneezing).
How to Give
⏰ Timing:
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Asthma: Evening or 2 hours before exercise.
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Allergies: Morning or evening (match symptom timing). If asthma + allergies, prefer evening.
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With/without food: As prescribed, but stick to a fixed time.
⚠️ If vomited: Repeat dose if within 30 minutes; skip if near next dose.
Side Effects (Usually Mild & Temporary)
🤢 Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
😴 Drowsiness, dry mouth, headache
🌡️ Rare: Fever, sore throat, rash
Contact the doctor if side effects persist or worsen.
Important Safety Tips
✔️ Complete the full course—even if symptoms improve.
✔️ Inform the doctor about other medicines or medical history (kidney/liver issues, allergies, etc.).
❌ Avoid abrupt stopping—may worsen symptoms.
Missed Dose?
Give it when remembered, but skip if close to the next dose. Never double dose.
How It Works
🛑 Blocks allergy-triggering chemicals (histamine & leukotrienes) to reduce swelling, itching, and congestion.
Kidney/Liver Note:
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❗ Kidney disease: Use with caution; not recommended for severe cases.
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✔️ Liver disease: Safe, but consult for severe conditions.
Always follow your pediatrician’s instructions. Keep this handy for quick reference! 💊✨
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