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What is the treatment?
* The patient should rest in bed or move around quietly until feeling well
* Give paracetamol for fever. (Avoid giving aspirin to children)
* Daub calamine or a similar soothing lotion to relieve itching, although the itch is usually not severe 
in children.
* Avoid scratching, clean and cut fingernails of children. Put on cotton mittens if necessary.
*Keep the diet simple. Drink ample fluids, including orange juice and lemonade.
* Daily bathing is avisable, with sodium bicarbonate added (half a cup to the bath water) or with Pinetarsol liquid or soap. Pat dry with a clean towel; do not rub.
* Antihistamines are sometimes used if itch is severe.
Use of antiviral drugs
These are usually reserved for adolescents and adults with a severe eruption and should be started during the first 3 days of the rash (preferably day 1 ). In general, they are not used in the very young and in those who are not ill or have very few pocks.
Vaccination
A vaccine against chickenpox is now available, and is usually given after 12 months of age in children. Ask your doctor for more information.
For me i found these helped; Bathed in Pinearsol or the good old salt water bath,
Pine Tar (lotion with menthol) to rub on sores,
Antihistamines for adults Phenergan (not for children) they also helped with getting some sleep,
Antihistamines for children over 12 years old Telfast.
I feel for any child who gets chickenpox, but i do believe a Mum's love and tender care you can't beat.
Regards Janice
(April 2007) (
Lexi xxx
