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2 Year Old with Seasonal Allergies
I have used both Clariton and Benadryl on both of my kids since they were around 1 years. I know they say not to, however, it was a small dose, ...
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- Hi A.---So sorry to hear your little one is suffering. I have to apologize about not being able to suggest products, as my 'baby' is 18, and when my kids were little,...
- It depends on which counter you refer to. CVS? or maybe an alternative option? Alternatively there's HistaBlock, by Nature's Sunshine. There's also Red Clover Blend...
- Children's Benedryl is the oldest and most widely recommended for young children. It's safe to take during pregnancy so is safe for the youngest in need. Over two I do...
Is This an Allergic Reaction?
Benadryl is an awesome antihistamine, so you need to keep a pediatric dose on hand for the future. I recommend taking your daughter to an allergist for the ...
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- I would also think that this is an allergic reaction to the shrimp. Shellfish are highly allergenic. They also cross react, so I would avoid crabs and lobster too, o...
- It definately sounds like it could be a reaction. The trouble is you don't know to what. Even though she didn't eat the shrimp, the shrimp touched the pasta which sh...
- Looks like she is allergic to Shrimps or may be tomato. What you did is right. I would give her a spoon of antihistamine like a benadryl right away. (wher it says for ...
Claritin Side Effects with Toddlers
Read all 12 responses: "Has anyone given claritin to a toddler and ... She could have one dose and be fine, but the second made her hyperactive and agitated. ... him off of it and maybe try another allergy medication such as benadryl. ...
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- D., YES! My son has done the same stuff which was unusual behavior for him. I even tried it and OMG I couldn't believe how strange I felt and that was a child's dosag...
- Sounds like your son could definitely be having a reaction to the medicine. The first and easiest thing to do would be to take him off the medicine and monitor him for...
- Go to a naturopath. They have solutions that don't include drugs and are much healthier for everybody. You can ask people around you who they recommend. I know thre...
What to Do for Mosquito Bites for an Infant?
You can give them a dose of benadryl and use the benadryl cream to dab on them to reduce any swelling or itching. 1/4 teaspoon of benadryl is a good dose ...
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- i would just leave it alone.. it doesn't bother infants like it bothers adults( i mean it doesn't itch ) i personally would do nothing i have a 3 week old and i ha...
- I know that someone recommended Benadryl cream - but PLEASE don't use Benadryl cream on kids. It actually causes seizures in children so it is NOT safe for little one...
- I put rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and just rub it on the spot.
Toddler with Rash on Back and Stomach
Children often will respond to the meds 7-10 after the first dose was given, ... Benadryl will usually take care of that but I'd have the pediatrician look ...
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- Probably a heat rash. But it could be an allergic reaction. My dad also had a rash like that, the Dr prescribed him some cream to put on it, and it made it worse. Now ...
- if it isn;t heat rash...it could be ezcema....or at least that is what our ped told us
- could be heat rash or could be flea bites or some other bug type bites. Did he get hot recently? Sounds like heat rash. Just bathe and then put a easy cream like Av...
Child Has Hives
If the doctor says it's okay give her the baby Benadryl And no hot bath In ... yes my son had hives as a toddler. The worst thing you can do is give your ...
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- My husband had hives as a child. Is your child allergic to any foods? Have you tried any new foods lately? You might want to keep a food log and try to track any n...
- yes, my son had hives as a toddler. The worst thing you can do is give your daughter a warm bath. It has happened 3 different times to my son. My son is now 12. Y...
- Hi K., My son broke out in hives when he was 10 months old. It started with what I thought were bug bites on the back of his legs and when he woke up the next morning...
Infant vs Children's Motrin
They are concentrated so it doesn't take as much to dose her. With the children's meds you'll being trying to get her to ... Need Children's Benadryl Dosage ...
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- You should go by weight but it doesn't really matter if you use the infant or the childrens as long as you are following the weight requirements. If you are really co...
- I was always told and have always gone by weight so she should go ahead and stay with the infant drops and once she goes over 23lbs and go ahead and go to the children...
- I am not a health care professional but I do have 3 little ones myself. My understanding is that the dosage generally goes by weight and there is some overlap between...
9 Month Old with a Cold
They make Little Noses for infants and toddlers. ..... definatly the Benadryl, but call your pharmacist and ask for a dosage. Helpful? ...
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- Infant Tylenol Cold & Cough is great, I use it for my 7 month old.
- My doctor always told me to give the kids PediaCare, use a vaporizor, vapo rub since it helps with the breathing thing, and yes the humidifier is great too. Elevate h...
- i just read your update......dont use vicks..that is not good for a child your age...... also use a COOL mist vaporizor......not HOT......... and dont make your house ...
Medicine
Sep 2, 2009 ... my doctor told me 12 a teaspoon of benadryl also what helps is the ... was 3 years ago Whenever possible we try to dose by weight not by age ...
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- Ask you doctor, but mine told me Benadryl and the amount depends on his weight. Hope he gets better. Steph
- Ask your doc for sure! Sometimes they have little remedies that work :) Mine had us give 1/2 tsp benadryl mixed with 1/2 tsp Mylanta. The benadryl helped get the ba...
- My grandson's pediatrician allows children's benadryl.
Just Took an Antibodic and Broke Out into EXTREME HIVES....PLEASE HELP!!!
You can take benadryl at the recommended dose and consider that antibiotic an allergy for the future. Also call your doctor and go to the er if you have ...
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- First call your doctor and stop taking the meds. Second try taking benadryl for the itching and hives. Good luck, M.
- That happened to my son and his pedi told me to give him Benadryl which helped a lot. I hope this helps and call your dr in the morning. M.
- sounds like an allergic reaction. stop taking the antibiotics and call your doctor...even on a saturday they will have someone on call to help you. they will probabl...
