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Is Atarax Advisable For Severe Rashes On Body Of An Infant?

Dear doctor, good morning. I am mother of 2 month old babies. They are on formula feed. They cry at night because of pain I suppose. I give colonic aid sorry. Colimex 6 drops and one of my baby has severe rash on his body and was suggested atarax. Pls suggest if it is safe. Website information says otherwise
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
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Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns. Your 2 month old child has a rash and you have been recommended giving him/her atarax. The usual dose for a child less than 6 months old is 2mg/kg/day divided every 6-8 hours. Your child may become sleepy with the medication which is normal
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Is Atarax Advisable For Severe Rashes On Body Of An Infant?

Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns. Your 2 month old child has a rash and you have been recommended giving him/her atarax. The usual dose for a child less than 6 months old is 2mg/kg/day divided every 6-8 hours. Your child may become sleepy with the medication which is normal