Diphenhydramine, doxylamine and dimenhydrinate: Over-the-counter first-generation H1-antihistamines in infants and young children
2012.11.09
Active substance: diphenhydramine, doxylamine and dimenhydrinate
Children under the age of 3 years are especially at risk of experiencing adverse effects of first-generation H1-antihistamines. The BfArM points out that these medicinal products are only to be administered to infants and young children under strict adherence to the product informations and with special caution.
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