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Can i give my 15 month old benedryl she weighs approx 23 lbs?
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Not recomended: Over the counter cold preparations are not recommended for young children because they do not work and children can easily be overdosed on them. Benedryl can be used for allergies or allergic reactions but only under the direction of a physician.
Answered 7/16/2013
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