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I gave my 2 yr old his 3.5 ml dose of benadryl (diphenhydramine) tonight and he spit it all oun i give him another dose? it is prescribed to him by his pediatricia

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: The dose may be given again since he spit it all out.

Answered 3/20/2016

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