MedDataToolBenadryl Allergy is a medication that helps relieve symptoms from hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, like a runny nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes. It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body that cause these allergy symptoms. You can take it as a liquid every 4 to 6 hours, with adults and children over 12 starting at 10 to 20 milliliters, but you should not take more than 6 doses in a day. It's important to know that this medication can cause drowsiness, so you should avoid alcohol and be careful when driving or using machinery. If you're taking sedatives or tranquilizers, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
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Uses
- runny nose due to hay fever. sneezing due to hay fever. itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever. itching of the nose or throat due to hay fever. runny nose due to common cold. sneezing due to common cold.
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Dosage
Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL to 20 mL every 4 to 6 hours.
Children 6 to 11 years: 5 mL to 10 mL every 4 to 6 hours.
Children 2 to 5 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor.
Children under 2 years: do not use.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
Drowsiness may occurExcitability may occurespecially in children
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Do not use to make a child sleepy.
- Do not use with other products containing diphenhydramine.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have breathing problems, glaucoma, or trouble urinating.
- Avoid alcoholic drinks while using this product.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
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Drug interactions
- Sedativesmay increase drowsinessCaution
- Tranquilizersmay increase drowsiness.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).