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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
(FDA) warns people not to give cough and cold products to children under 2 years of age due to the risk of dangerous side effects, including sudden infant death. These products often contain diphenhydramine (an ingredient in Benadryl) or other antihistamines combined with other ingredients.Before giving oral Benadryl to children under 6 years, or cough and cold products to children under 2 years, talk with your doctor. They may want to evaluate your child’s symptoms. They can also recommend the most appropriate medication and dosage if treatment is needed.Benadryl products aren’t approved for use in babies (see warning above).Over-the-counter oral Benadryl products are only approved for use in children ages 6 years and older. Benadryl products that you apply to the skin (such as the cream, gel, or spray) are only approved for use in children 2 years of age and older.Babies can experience serious side effects from Benadryl. These side effects include:restlessnessirritability or agitationdifficulty sleepingmuscle spasmsdifficulty breathingseizuressudden infant death syndromeBefore giving Benadryl to your baby, talk with your doctor. Your doctor may want to evaluate your baby’s symptoms. If they decide that the baby requires treatment with Benadryl, your doctor can also recommend the most appropriate dosage.Taking too much Benadryl can increase your risk of side effects. Do not take more Benadryl than your recommended dosage. (For information about Benadryl’s recommended dosages, see the “Benadryl dosage” section above.) Overdose symptomsSymptoms of an overdose in adults and children can include:involuntary movementsblurred visiondecreased sweatingrestlessnessnervousness and anxietyconfusionhallucinationsheart arrhythmiasdifficulty breathingseizurescomadeathWhat to do in case of overdoseIf you think you’ve taken too much of this drug, call your doctor or seek guidance from America’s Poison Centers at 800-222-1222 or through its online tool. However, if your symptoms are severe, call 911 or your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency room right away.Over-the-counter Benadryl is available in many different forms. Some are oral, and others are topical. Forms include:oral tabletsoral chewable tabletsoral liquid-filled capsules (liqui-gels)oral liquid solutiontopical creamtopical geltopical spraytopical stickStore brands that contain diphenhydramine, the same ingredient in Benadryl, are available in other forms. These forms include:oral capsulesoral tabletsorally disintegrating tablets (rapid melt tablets)oral dissolving stripsoral suspensionPrescription diphenhydramine, the ingredient in Benadryl, is also available as a solution for injection. No Benadryl or diphenhydramine product is available as a topical lotion, syrup, or eye drop.You may wonder how Benadryl compares with other medications approved for similar uses. Below are comparisons between
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