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Dr. Abinaya Mathankumar has around six years of experience as a pediatrician and a lactation consultant. She did her MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2012 and completed her postgraduation in 2015. She currently practices at Sakthi Hospital, Thillaipuram, Tamil Nadu, specializing in newborn care and growth and development. She presented her paper on Pediatric Epilepsy in Texas, US.
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Sugar water for babies is often used for pain relief. It is prepared by dissolving regular sugar (sucroseiXCrystalline disaccharide sugar, which is the main constituent of white sugar. or glucose) in water. The solution is commonly used in some cultures as a supplement with breast milk. However, it is not recommended to serve sugar water…
Benadryl is an antihistamine commonly used to relieve symptoms of allergies, common cold, and hay fever. It is available as a syrup, chewable tablets, pills, and capsules. Benadryl has a children’s version that comes in syrup and chewable tablets (1). In this post, MomJunction tells you about the safety profile, uses, and side effects of…