Aterax is an alternative antihistamine, that I think works well.  Can 
you ask about that?

Joylyn

Kathy Eng wrote:

> Took my 17 year old to the pedi today. She has a fire ant bite that 
> has gotten huge, like maybe 6 inches across and fiery red and painful. 
> First thing out of my pedi's mouth was "MRSA" as a strong possibility. 
> He said he is lancing several MRSA infections a week and is very 
> concerned that this doesn't progress. Put her on antibiotics 
> (omnicef), steroids, bactroban. Not the antibiotic of choice because 
> she will be out in the sun as a camp counselor and we are allergic to 
> sulfa drugs. She also can't take benadryl. Told us to come back on 
> Monday if it gets worse, do not fool around.
>
> Off topic, but if anyone has any good home remedies for people highly 
> allergic to fire ant bites, please email off list.
>
> Kathy Eng, BSW, IBCLC
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