As many parents take to the roads for vacation this summer, they are giving their children a dose of Benedryl (or a similiar drug) in order to make the trip more bearable for all family members. Is this a safe practice?
Some things to consider when making your decision: some children get wired or hyperactive instead of sleepy when taking such drug and with all drugs there are some side effects associated with the use of this medication. This medication has been widely used on children for many years so the side effects are probably minimal.
If you decide that the benefits of using this medication exceed any risk, a few things that you should do well in advance of your trip: 1) check with your child's doctor as to whether this medication is safe for your child specificly. Some children are at greater risk taking any medication do to their personal health issues, 2) Check with your child's doctor about dosage and frequency of dosage for your child. 3) Test this medication on your child prior to your trip. You may find that your child is one of those who becomes hyper when taking this drug, As a mother whose daughter bounces off the wall when taking this drug, I can tell you this reaction during a long drive is not pretty.
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