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To start, this sounds like an acute allergic reaction. Right now at home you can give diphenhydramine by mouth. The dose is 1mg per pound (or 2mg per kilogram) every 8 hours when having an acute allergic reaction. They come usually as a 25mg tablet or capsule for people. You can find this at most regular pharmacies. If you cannot do you have an alternative antihistamine at home that I can provide a dose for.
If you give and all swelling resolves within an hour then this is great but if it is worsening then she must be seen on emergency.
Yes, do you have the 10mg tablet?
How much does she weigh?
You would give the full tablet every 12 hours.
Again, if there is no improvement within about an hour after giving or she is worsening then unfortunately she is going to need to be seen in person on emergency for an injection of a corticosteroid to stop this reaction.
You are welcome. I hope this works and saves you an emergency visit. Please, keep me posted. You can reply to this question at any point in the future with an update.