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To: Born Conservative
BTW, it is OK for an infant to use Benadryl in certain situations IF PRESCRIBED BY A DOCTOR.

Yes, it has been prescribed more than once for our one and two year old granddaughters. We meticulously measure out the dosage, and my wife and I double-checked it until we had the routine down. Don't use a spoon; use a graduated dropper. Also, quiz the pharmacist to verify the dosage (avoid metric confusion).

The girls have had no problem tolerating it and it has been effective.

Anyone who can not follow a more-than-usual care procedure in dosing should not be administering it to an infant. I agree with the poster who commented on how potent a sleep inducer Benadryl can be, even for an adult. I myself, 160 lbs. have taken half an adult dose and been knocked out so thoroughly I slept through a cold draft and finally woke up in the morning with the right half of my body barely functional. Be careful.

28 posted on 09/02/2003 1:31:40 PM PDT by steve86
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To: BearWash
Many years ago, my wife got in some poison ivy while clearing a fence. I took her to the doctor and he gave her injection of Benedryl. I literally had to carry her out of the doctors office. Her reaction was severe and thank god she came out of it. I was in college at the time and naive to the dangers. Today would be a different story.
33 posted on 09/02/2003 2:02:13 PM PDT by Orange1998
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