there are several options available over the counter to treat allergy symptoms for a 10-year-old. loratadine and cetirizine are the two newest otc antihistamines available. the advantage to these medications is that they work for a full 24 hours and you only need to take them once a day. cetirizine found in zyrtec tends to cause a bit more drowsiness than loratadine which is found in claritin. you should talk to your daughter's pediatrician if she is having severe allergies to ensure an over-the-counter antihistamine is appropriate for her at this time.
my 10-year-old weighs around 100 pounds. she has severe allergies. what allergy medications can she take?