Childrens Benadryl Allergy
Generic: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Also: Childrens Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Children's Benadryl Allergy is a medication that helps relieve symptoms from hay fever, upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold, such as runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion. It works by blocking certain signals in the body that cause these allergy symptoms. The medication is taken as a liquid, with children aged 6 to 11 taking 5 milliliters and adults or children 12 years and older taking 10 milliliters every 4 hours, but not more than 6 doses in a 24-hour period. It's important not to use it to make a child sleepy or with any other product that contains diphenhydramine, especially if you are taking certain prescription medications for depression or Parkinson's disease. Always consult a doctor if you have specific health concerns or are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medication.
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Uses
- runny nose. sneezing. itchy, watery eyes. itching of the nose or throat. nasal congestion. stuffy nose. sinus congestion and pressure.
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Dosage
Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours, not more than 6 doses in 24 hours.
Children 6 to 11 years: 5 mL every 4 hours, not more than 6 doses in 24 hours.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
DrowsinessNervousnessDizzinessSleeplessnessExcitability in children
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Do not use to make a child sleepy.
- Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine.
- Do not use if taking a prescription MAOI or for 2 weeks after stopping it.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, trouble urinating, breathing problems, or glaucoma.
- Avoid alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers as they may increase drowsiness.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever.
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Drug interactions
- MAOIrisk of serious side effectsCaution
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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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