2006-06-06 11:28:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Abosolutely not!! As a doctor I would have to implore you not to take that action. First because all anti-histamines have many side effects that include: dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, euphoria, uncoordination, anxiety, insomnia, tremor, nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth, and dry cough. Infrequent adverse effects include: urinary retention, palpitations, hypotension, headache, hallucination, and psychosis. And since your son or daughter is less than two years old this list is many times more likely to happen.
Also, The drug Chlorphenamine, has an anti-deppressant property that blocks that transmission of seratonan, because of that a Swedish company a while back, I think, marketed a drug harnessed from Chlorphenamine that was the first of its kind to block the reuptake of seratonan. In lamens terms that means it has the power to treat diseases such as: depression, anxiety disorders and personality disorders. Do you really want to give that to a two year old child?
2006-06-06 11:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by mare0705 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 02:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This medication is NOT indicated for children less than 2 years of age. There are plenty of other antihistamines that are safe for children. The best recommendation is to call your doctor or local ER
2006-06-06 11:41:30 · answer #3 · answered by kix4fun2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chlorpheniramine Maleate Oral
Back to Drug Overview
What should I know before taking this medication?
If you are:
Pregnant:
Only When Necessary
Nursing:
Precaution: NOT RECOMMENDED. MAY CAUSE PARADOXICAL EXCITATION/INHIBIT LACTATION.
An adult over 60:
Contraindication: (BEERS02)ANTICHOLINERGIC: NON-SEDATING ANTIHISTAMINES PREFERRED.
Giving this medication to a child under 12:
Absolute Contraindication: POSSIBLE CNS EXCITATION, CONVULSIONS IN NEWBORNS
use www.rxlist.com for any and all medication questions - i was referred to the from poisen control!!!
2006-06-06 11:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by Shopaholic Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Female labs are 55-70 pounds and 21-24 inches tall. Males labs are 65-80 pounds and 22-25 inches tall.
2016-03-15 01:20:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not give regular or chewable tablets or liquid to a child less than 6 years of age unless directed to do so by a doctor.
2006-06-06 11:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by Tina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a syrup form for children under 6. Do not give the pill form.
2006-06-06 11:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, they can take it. DOn't know what it will do to them, give it to them and let us all know if it was a good idea or not. That way us non-doctors will know.
2006-06-06 11:31:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you are supposed to give it to kids under 12. I know that stuff knocks me the f-out.
2006-06-06 11:31:55 · answer #9 · answered by etbrandt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This med does have a tendency to make me sleep. I would call your DR, or county ER.
2006-06-06 11:34:16 · answer #10 · answered by Virginia V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋