Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is used for allergic reactions.
• Benadryl is an antihistamine medication used for relieving symptoms due to upper respiratory allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, itching of the nose and throat, and may help coughs due to post-nasal drainage.
• Please read the labels on the box before giving your child any medicine.
• Benadryl can also be helpful to treat itching due to any cause, especially with rashes due to allergy, viruses (chicken pox), or insect bites and stings.
• Benadryl's primary side effect is drowsiness but, rarely, it may cause agitation or insomnia.
• Do not give Benadryl to a child under 6 months of age without contacting your health provider first.
• Children over the age of 12 years may take the adult strength (25 mg) Benadryl. The dosage is 1-2 tablets every 6 hours.
* Adapted from Healthychildren.org by the American Academy of Pediatrics
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