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Are There Any Problems For Taking Chlorpheniramine And Diphenhydramine For Babies?
is it ok for a child below 2 years to take chlorpheniramine and diphenhydramine? what is the maximum dose for both of this drug for child below 2 years? lasty, what are the side effect outcome in long term period for both of this drug if given to child below 2 years? does it affect any system in the future?
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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The dose of chlorpheniramine is 0.35 mg/kg body weight 4-6 hourly or 1 mg/dose for 2-6 years old.
Diphenhydramine dose is 5 mg/kg/day orally in 4 divided doses.
The side effect is drowsiness and sedation like any other antihistamine drug.
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Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
The dose of chlorpheniramine is 0.35 mg/kg body weight 4-6 hourly or 1 mg/dose for 2-6 years old.
Diphenhydramine dose is 5 mg/kg/day orally in 4 divided doses.
The side effect is drowsiness and sedation like any other antihistamine drug.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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