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Hi ,what are your thoughts of giving melatonin small doze to 21 months ?thank you
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I never would: Melatonin has never been studied adequate detail in infants & children to the point a dosage could be specified or the long term effects known. I would not recommend it. Diphenhydramine (benedryl) would be my go to med in the rare case that I would consider it. Even it can have the opposite effect on some kids than the expected drowsiness.
Answered 8/4/2020
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