Is Benadryl Advisable For A Child?

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

Question: When I got home from wor my babysitter told me she gave my daughter benadryle. She is 13 months old 19 pounds she is having multiple sideaffects that I see on this page it says they are less severe should I take her to the er

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
How much was giving and what side effects at this moment?

Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks for contacting us.

Am so sorry to hear about what you have just reported concerning benadryl and your daughter. To be of most help, kindly describe her state, and how much was given. Benadryl is not strictly forbidden in children but can ONLY be taken if directed by a doctor. Unless she has severe weakness and sleepiness which is typical of benadryl, I will say do not get worried. If she is very weak and excessively sleepy, please check with the nearest ER.

I hope this guides. I wish you well and do keep me posted.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy