Apollo
logo
  1. Home
  2. OTC
  3. Disprin Regular 325 mg, 10 Tablets
  4. Health Queries for Disprin Regular 325 mg, 10 Tablets
  5. What should I do to relieve my 9-year-old daughter's ongoing skin itching and redness from a caterpillar sting, even after I have washed the area with Dettol, applied Lactocalamine, and given her a Disprin?

health query

Have a query?

What should I do to relieve my 9-year-old daughter's ongoing skin itching and redness from a caterpillar sting, even after I have washed the area with Dettol, applied Lactocalamine, and given her a Disprin?

Asked by Female, 9 · 14 days ago

To help your daughter, first check for any tiny caterpillar hairs and gently lift them off using sticky tape. Continue using Lactocalamine or a cool compress to soothe the skin. Most importantly, please stop giving her Disprin (aspirin), as aspirin is not safe for children under 16 due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. Instead, use generic paracetamol for pain and consult a pediatrician for a suitable generic antihistamine to relieve the itching. If she develops any breathing difficulties or widespread swelling, seek emergency medical care immediately.
user icon

Ask Apollo

AI powered Health Chatbot

What should I do to relieve my 9-year-old daughter's ongoing skin itching and redness from a caterpillar sting, even after I have washed the area with Dettol, applied Lactocalamine, and given her a Disprin?

Answered 14 days ago

Related Questions