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I gave my 8week old benadryl (diphenhydramine) 1cc or 2.5 mg for a red, raised rash on arms, legs, and back. hate it! anything else i can do? he's crying inconsolably

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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See below: If the child is inconsolable, get him seen. The Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may have had the opposite effect than sedation. About 10% of kids will get wired with benadryl (diphenhydramine). However, due to the rash, i would get the child checked now.

Answered 11/23/2020

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A member asked:

I gave my 8week old benadryl (diphenhydramine) 1cc or 2.5 mg for a red, raised rash on arms, legs, and back. hate it! anything else i can do? he's crying inconsolably

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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