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When To Give Baby Benadryl For Allergic Reaction. For allergies dont use under 1 year of age. Your childs doctor may give you the green light to go ahead and try a dose of Childrens Benadryl if your child develops an allergic reaction to something. Benadryl or Zyrtec will not stop anaphylaxis from happening. If your child has allergies then you should talk to the pediatrician about the proper medication to use during a reaction.
Benadryl works by blocking histamine a natural substance that the body makes during an allergic reaction. Marlene1020 Taken for 10 years or more June 14 2018. Never give to babies less than 1 year old without doctor supervision. Causes sleepiness and can depress respiratory rate Cold use. But Benadryl is generally not safe to give to a child under 2 years at home unless your doctor explicitly recommends a dosage. After all a mild to moderate reaction could quickly turn severe.
Ive used it for unknown allergies like bee stings and sunless tanner.
Allergies can cause various rashes including eczema hives. Under close doctor supervision at the right age and in the right dosage Benadryl is safe for treating mild allergic reactions in babies. Causes sleepiness and can depress respiratory rate Cold use. Many new parents are given advice from other parents or even doctors to have a bottle of Benadryl for kids on hand just in case of an allergic reaction. Indications for Use Benadryl for Babies. Sometimes people can safely give infants aged 2 to 5 small.