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Is Benadryl Safe For An Infant?
Brief Answer:
Cannot be used in kids less than 2 years
Detailed Answer:
Hi...I understand your concern. Benadryl contains Diphenhydramine and its safety has not been established in kids less than 2 years. But it has been used (off-label use) without much side effects (except drowsiness) in kids less than 2 years also.
But I suggest you not to use Benadryl for your kid as she is only 18 months old.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Cannot be used in kids less than 2 years
Detailed Answer:
Hi...I understand your concern. Benadryl contains Diphenhydramine and its safety has not been established in kids less than 2 years. But it has been used (off-label use) without much side effects (except drowsiness) in kids less than 2 years also.
But I suggest you not to use Benadryl for your kid as she is only 18 months old.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Can you recommend something equally effective but safe for infants
Brief Answer:
You can use - Cetrizine and I have suggested the dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cough and cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
For cough and cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
You can use - Cetrizine and I have suggested the dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cough and cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
For cough and cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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