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# Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath | # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath | ||
# If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45 | # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45 | ||
| − | # Paracetamol and Piriton before bed | + | # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night |
| − | # | + | # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free) |
| + | # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward) | ||
| + | # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration | ||
| + | # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem | ||
| + | # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching | ||
Revision as of 10:11, 14 June 2013
- Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water
- Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath
- If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45
- Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night
- Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)
- ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)
- Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration
- Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem
- Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching
