Good Neighbor Pharmacy Childrens Allergy
Generic: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Antihistamine✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Good Neighbor Pharmacy Children's Allergy is a medication that helps relieve symptoms caused by hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. It works by blocking certain signals in the body that cause these allergy symptoms. The medication is taken in liquid form, every 4 to 6 hours, with children aged 6 to 11 taking between 5 mL and 10 mL, but no more than 6 doses should be taken in a 24-hour period. It's important to note that this medication should not be used with any other products containing diphenhydramine, which is a common ingredient in many allergy medications. Additionally, if the child has breathing problems like chronic bronchitis or is taking sedatives, it's best to consult a doctor before using it.
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Uses
- sneezing. itching of the nose or throat. runny nose. itchy, watery eyes.
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Dosage
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Take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.
Use only the enclosed dosing cup for measuring.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
Marked drowsiness may occurExcitability may occurespecially in children
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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 a breathing problem, glaucoma, or a sodium-restricted diet.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of overdose, get medical help immediately.
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Drug interactions
- Sedativesmay increase drowsinessCaution
- Tranquilizersmay increase drowsinessCaution
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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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