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September 27, 2006 at 11:35 pm #14503

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i bought some childrens benadryl and went on the ask dr sears website.

it doesnt have dosing for under 17 lbs!!!!
and it says dont give to a baby for sleep under the age of 1!!
ugh what do i do?!

here is the link

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T088800.asp

nataliachick72006-9-27 23:35:32

September 27, 2006 at 11:51 pm #14504

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i just found an old thread with a different dosing chart from ask dr sears, it must be older. it has dosing from 11 lbs. so since the new one doesnt, does that mean its not safe for babies under 17 lbs?
here is the old chart from this old thread:

Posted: 28 January 2006 at 12:50pm \| IP Logged

Here is the dosing chart from the Dr. Sears website:

DOSING CHART

Dose every 4-6 hours:

Weight:	Liquid 12.5mg/5ml	Chewable Tablets 12.5mg each	Tablets 25mg each
11-16 lbs(>6 months)	1/2 tsp (2.5ml)	Use liquid	Use liquid
17-21 lbs	3/4 tsp (3.75ml)	Use liquid	Use liquid
22-32 lbs	1 tsp (5ml)	1 tablet	Use liquid or chews
33-42 lbs	1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml)	1 1/2 tablet	Use liquid or chews
43-53 lbs	2 tsp (10ml)	2 tablets	1 tablet
54-64 lbs	2 1/2 tsp (12.5ml)	2 1/2 tablets
65-75 lbs	3 tsp (15ml)	3 tablets
76-86 lbs	3 1/2 tsp (17.5ml)	3 1/2 tablets
>86 lbs	4 tsp (20ml)	4 tablets	2 tablets

https://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4542&a mp;KW=benadryl

September 28, 2006 at 11:21 am #14523

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anyone? im thinking i cant even use this since he is not 6 months, right?

September 28, 2006 at 12:43 pm #14532

hellbennt

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umm…ask your ped? I have no clue, sorry…

September 28, 2006 at 1:54 pm #14541

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Aidan’s doc told us that benadryl was not safe for babies under 17lbs…I started giving it to him at 5 months because he was 17 lbs, but for teething I just use ice cubes in a wash cloth (I held it) or an ice cube in the baby safe teether. They also told me not to use motrin until after 6 months, but I used it anyway because it’s the only thing that works for Aidan, tylenol does nothing.

September 28, 2006 at 1:57 pm #14542

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my ped would think im crazy for using bendaryl for a child under the age of 6.

thanks aidansmom.

September 28, 2006 at 2:09 pm #14544

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nahh technically the med doses are weight based, (my bro inlaw went to med school…well for a while!) which is why heavier babies can take medications earlier than lighter ones. The Motrin rule I just don’t get because on the bottle of infants motrin it has doseing for 6 lbs!!! IT was actually an er doc (not Aidans ped)who explained it to me once but I forgot, I’d call and ask about infants Motrin and if the ped says go ahead, use that( it also knocked Aidan out nicely). He’s STILL teething btw, 10 months old, no teeth…I think he’ll be gumming his food til he’s 10!

September 28, 2006 at 2:30 pm #14546

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when we were in the ER with Trace i was also told no motrin until 6 months. i dont get that if its weight based.

September 28, 2006 at 4:35 pm #14547

Anonymous

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Well, FWIW they give motrin in spain to babies that are 3months old (including Matthew). Works wonders for teething.

September 28, 2006 at 4:40 pm #14548

Anonymous

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usa always has different policies on things like this….does anyone know the reasoning behind the no motrin/benadryl under 6 months thing?
nataliachick72006-9-28 16:40:50

September 28, 2006 at 5:21 pm #14549

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usually the reason is that they have not included infants younger than 6 months in their testing. but again, every country has its protocols. call your ped – may say it is OK.

September 28, 2006 at 7:04 pm #14551

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We were told that motrin is usually safe, but that there can be renal toxicity, which is why some docs don’t want to use it. We did use it. I once read a case about a baby who died from it.

Here’s a link about the toxicity issue:

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/410912_print

September 28, 2006 at 7:31 pm #14554

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lori, your link just brought me to a sign in screen?

September 28, 2006 at 7:31 pm #14555

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I’d only use tylenol, but it doesn’t work! I think I’d have to get the rx stuff to get it to work for Aidan. One thing about the motrin, a side effect of it can (*can) be heartburn of tummy upset. Since I read that I usually give him some mylanta either before or after he takes it (not right after).

September 28, 2006 at 8:40 pm #14558

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yeah tylenol isnt working……ugh. and im too scared to give motrin or benadryl now.

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