Childrens Allergy Relief
Generic: Diphenhydramine Hcl
Antihistamine✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Children's Allergy Relief is a medication that helps temporarily relieve symptoms caused by hay fever or other respiratory allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy watery eyes, as well as symptoms from the common cold. It works by blocking certain natural substances in the body that cause these allergy symptoms. For children aged 6 to under 12 years, the starting dose is 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 ml to 10 ml) every 4 to 6 hours, but they should not take more than 6 doses in a 24-hour period. It's important not to use this medication with any other product that contains diphenhydramine, as this can lead to serious side effects. Additionally, children under 4 years of age should not use it unless directed by a doctor.
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Uses
- sneezing due to hay fever. itching of the nose or throat. runny nose due to hay fever. itchy watery eyes. sneezing due to common cold. runny nose due to common cold.
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Dosage
Take every 4-6 hours as needed.
Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.
Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 ml to 10 ml).
Do not use in children under 4 years.
Children 4 to under 6 years: use only if directed by a doctor.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
Common side effects may include drowsinessdizzinessor dry mouth
Serious
Serious side effects may include difficulty breathing or severe allergic reactions
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine.
- Do not use to make a child sleepy.
- Ask a doctor before use if the child has glaucoma.
- Ask a doctor before use if the child has a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis.
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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).
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