Oral antihistamine may cause aggression or hallucinations in young kids: TGA
Children younger than six should not use the S3 oral antihistamine promethazine due to risks of psychiatric or CNS adverse events, the TGA says. Promethazine…
Tag: Antihistamines
Spot Dx — What’s this rash on the tum after a run?
Simon is a 25-year-old engineer who presents for review of recurrent rash affecting the wrists, forearms, axillae and abdomen. Test your clinical know-how by taking…
Fresh alert over first-generation antihistamines in kids
Adverse events have quadrupled despite stronger labels warning not to use the drugs for coughs, colds and sleep issues: TGA.
