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Altrarax drops for19 days old baby
My 19 days old son is prescribed altarax drops for diaper rash which is really bad.will it have any side effects and is it really necessary
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Dr. Meenakshi Verma
Pediatrician
19 yrs exp
Panchkula
Atarax causes drowsiness, so it should be avoided in such a small baby, unless its direly required. For bad diaper rash we can apply candid cream (antifungal) 2-3 times a day, along with any zinc oxide containing diaper rash cream (a thick layer of cream) after every wash. We seldom need to give oral medicine for diaper rash unless its due to some bacterial infection. I need to see the rash to rule out any bacterial infection.
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If possible send the pic of the rash or show to your local pediatrician.
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