Over the Counter (OTC): Benadryl
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Benadryl
Asked by R.M. from St. Cloud
on July 26, 2010
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I have a 2 1/2 year old boy with watery/puffy eyes and want to give benedryl. If any moms know how much of a dose i should give I could use that information. it is b...
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- I don't believe that benadryl should be given at this age, check the package!!! This is a depressant and could be very harmful to your child. Call your dr for advise...
- Unfortunately, Children's benadryl doens't give dosages under 4 years old on the box, but I found weight based charts online when my daughter had a sever reaction with...
- It goes by weight so I would check w/ your ped if you think its allergies you can also find out the dose for children's claritin or zyrtec which I think is better if y...
Infant and Benadryl
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on October 8, 2008
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My 8 month old son weighs 16 pounds, 12 ounces and his doctor prescribed 1/2 teaspoon of Benadryl before bedtime. Everything I read says not to do it unless they are ...
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- What I would like to know is why your doctor has told you to give your 8 month old Benadryl in the first place? That I don't understand.
- M., Why is the doctor prescribing Benedryl? Depending on the reason there may be a natural and safer alternative. I am a chiropractor in Eastpointe and would be more...
- I have heard of giving smaller doses of Beadryl to younger babies but I'm just naturally hesitant whenever a doctor simply prescribes meds (especially if it is every n...
"OTC Meds or Not"
Asked by C.F. from Charleston
on January 28, 2009
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Lately there has been alot of talk about not giving children under 2 over the counter cold meds. Some doctors say its ok some not. what to do when your 15month old is ...
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- You can try the saline solution nose drops, it is supposed to break up the congestion in the nose or you can make your own with a little salt and warm water. Hope this...
- What OTC meds are you talking about? Sudafed? I would NOT give to a child 15 months old -- especially for sleep-time. A cool mist humidifier. Vapo-rub on the chest...
- Hi C.! I have struggled with the same issue, as I gave my son baby tylenol cold, etc. when he was an infant. He is 22 months now and I found something called "Hyland...
Over the Counter Medicine
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2010
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Hello Mommies, I need some helpful advise about safe cold medicine over the counter. My son is starting with a cold right now and before I run to the doctor as I usua...
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- I don't know how old your son is, but there is one OTC cold remedy that is approved and labeled for 4 years and up...PediaCare. It is the only one I've found for child...
- I can tell you now a Pharmacist is going to take the safe route and tell you he can't tell you anything if your child is under 6 yrs. old. If he told you that it was o...
- My childrens' pediatrician, who is now the head of prediatrics at a Kaiser in California has told me that any over the counter cough/cold medicine is safe for children...
Need Children's Benadryl Dosage
Asked by M.F. from Houston
on December 18, 2007
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Moms, I need your help! I have put a call into the pediatrician, but of course, haven't received a callback yet. I have a 1 yr old who weighs 20 lbs. I need to give hi...
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- I gave my 1 year old 1/4 tsp as well....I now give her 1/2 tsp at two.....the dr. sears dosage seems high, but what do I know. He has other over the counter dosages on...
- www.keepkidshealthy.com/toddler/toddlermedicinecabinet.html My sisters and I go to this website for EVERYTHING!!!! Hope he feels better soon. :)
- 1/4 teaspoon, good luck
Benadryl to Help Sleep During Flight?
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on November 11, 2008
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I am taking a flight that leaves right at bedtime for my 7 month old. I have had a few moms suggest giving him Benadryl to help him sleep through the flight. I am wo...
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- Never!!!!!! Medicines are for when children need them not because you want them to sleep! There are times we all would like our children to sleep but we don't drug the...
- Hello, If the fight is at bedtime, he will probably sleep on his own. In the past, we have tried to make sure they are sleepy by giving our children shorter than usu...
- Hi Johannah!! I travelled to Cali this past summer with my kids--5 & 17months. I did give my daughter benadryl to help sleep. It also helps ease the discomfort on th...
Nervous About Giving 6 Month Old Benadryl
Asked by S.K. from Seattle
on May 18, 2009
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Hi ladies,
My six month old has been up with a stuffy nose and coughing for the past two nights. The doctor says she has a viral illness (no ear infection, nothing...
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- S., you are trying all the good things that can help with congestion. My grandchildren, as babies, benefited the most from sleeping in their car seat and moisture. C...
- When my son was four he had a severe allergic reaction, and the first doctor I took him to said to give him Benadryl. We did, and it was awful. It knocked him out fo...
- Babies are obligated nose breathers, they don"t understand that they could open their mouths to breath so they try and breath through the mucus. Keep her nose clear a...
Benadryl for a 11 Month Old Who's 22Lbs
Asked by J.C. from New York
on September 8, 2011
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My 11 month old baby girl has a severe runny nose. It has been keeping her up all night and day. No naps and no sleep. Everytime I go to put her down she immediatel...
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- I also would call the Dr for the dosage. Also use saline, a humidifier and prop the bed up (unless she's supermobile...). Also "steam her" in the bathroom by putting ...
- I would ask the doctor how much he recommends, if he is the one who suggested it. If you are concerned about the warning on the label, dicuss that with the doctor. Yo...
- What doctor tell you to give a child medication and then does NOT tell you the dosage? This is exactly why babies die. Guessing at dosages. Run a cool mist humi...
Worried About Using Children's Benadryl on 6 Month Old
Asked by M.A. from Providence
on May 18, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had experience with Children's Benadryl, specifically with a baby as young as six months. My 6 month old has been so stuffed up and has a pr...
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- Hi M. I do not have any experience with using Benadryl on a baby-but I do want to commend you on NOT doing this because the Dr says to. There is too much medicine b...
- My son was about that age when he started getting benedryl because of allergies. The reason they say not to give cold and allergy meds to babies and kids is because m...
- Hi M., My 12 month old daughter has had a cough on and off the whole winter, at times it has been pretty bad and is SO hard to listen to! My pedi has said that she ...
Plugged up Ears OFTEN and Causing Discomfort. Benadryl and Nettle Not Working.
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on March 29, 2009
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Hi all you parents out there! I have a question for myself here. My ears have been plugging up often ever since last May. I've taken benadryl, and the Organic allergen...
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- Sinuses and ears are all connected. Usually if you can get your sinus cavities cleared up it helps with the pressure on your ears. Ask your doctor about a nasal spra...
- Benadryl is an antihistimine. I find that decongestants work much better for reliving pressure in the ears and sinuses. I am pregnant too and I am able to take Sudaf...
- Try Ear Candeling or Ear Coning. Easy to do, Find them at any health food store. B. Gettel OTR/L CHT CCHEclectic Body Work Tucson, Az.
