my kid is suffering from hand mouth foot disease for which doctor had prescribed atarax syrup 5ml twice daily, zincovit 5 ml once ina day, calamine lotion for external application and zytee l gel for oral application.
does this disease occurs again as my kid had suffered from this disease last year.
last time he prescribed allegra . so which is the best atarax or allegra?

Question

my kid is suffering from hand mouth foot disease for which doctor had prescribed atarax syrup 5ml twice daily, zincovit 5 ml once ina day, calamine lotion  for external application and zytee l gel for oral application. 
does this disease occurs again as my kid had suffered from this disease last year. 
last time he prescribed allegra . so which is the best atarax or allegra?

Accepted Answer

Hand foot mouth disease is viral in origin and mostly symptomatic treatment is required because it is a self limiting disease and here fever come and small eruptions may be seen in hands foot fagtce and other parts of the body along with oral ulcerations so  give plenty of liquids to maintain proper hydration and  maintain a good hygiene . Some  multifvitamin syrup along with antihistamine can be given . For oral ulcer dologel can be applied locally

Accepted Answer

ATARAX SYRUP contains Hydroxyzine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihistamines. It is used to treat allergic reactions (itching, sneezing), for anxiety and tension