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Cousin has hives how much benedryl can she take at on time?
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Specifics?: Adult or child? Any chronic diseases. Weight? Package gives usual adult dose (50mg). If symptoms persist, may need h2-blocker (like pepcid) as well or see dr for steroid prescription. If any respiratory symptoms, go to er.
Answered 12/23/2013
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Hives: Not more than 100mg in a day, she needs to see an allergist to get treated properly.
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