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My pediatrician just suggested that my 6 yr old daughter switch from Zyrtec to Clarinex for allergies. I asked him about whether the Clarinex tablet would have any lactose. He said he didn't know but that it wouldn't be enough to make a difference. (We're fairly new to the area, so he's never seen first hand her reaction to milk exposure ... throat swells, hives, asthma).
I gave her the Clarinex and within 30 minutes she said she felt like she was going to throw up. I gave her Atarax (our normal response to milk exposure) and she seemed fine within 30 minutes. I checked the Clarinex website (it does contain lactose monohydrate) and called the doc. He again said that it wasn't enough to make a difference, but that he would call in a prescription for the Claritin syrup that was lactose free.
I have trouble excepting the ... "not enough lactose to make a difference" theory. Any thoughts or similar experiences out there?
Thanks,
Cathy (Mom to Hannah, age 6)
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