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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
You feel sleepy after taking it, don’t drive or use dangerous equipment.Side effects in childrenSide effects of Benadryl in children are generally similar to those in adults, described above. However, in children, oral forms of Benadryl can sometimes cause unexpected side effects such as:restlessnessirritability or agitationdifficulty sleepingmuscle spasmsseizuresIn newborns, oral Benadryl can cause:seizurestrouble breathingsudden infant death syndromeBecause of the risk of dangerous side effects in children, oral OTC Benadryl products are only approved for use in children 6 years of age and older.Benadryl is an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine that’s used to help relieve symptoms of hay fever, other allergies, and the common cold, as well as itchy skin caused by insect bites, hives, and other causes.Some of Benadryl’s common uses are described below. Not all of these uses are recommended by the FDA or by medical experts.Benadryl for allergiesBenadryl is an approved OTC treatment for symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies such as:sneezinga runny noseitchy eyes, nose, or throatBenadryl effectively reduces symptoms of allergies. However, it’s not usually a first-choice treatment for treating hay fever or other respiratory allergies. This is because of the risk of side effects such as sleepiness.Newer, “second-generation” antihistamines are usually preferred over Benadryl for treating these conditions. These medications include:cetirizine (Zyrtec)desloratadine (Clarinex)fexofenadine (Allegra)levocetirizine (Xyzal)loratadine (Claritin)To learn more about allergies, you can refer to our asthma and allergies hub.Benadryl for sleepOTC Benadryl products aren’t approved for helping to improve sleep. However, diphenhydramine, the main ingredient contained in most Benadryl products, is contained in other products that help improve sleep. These products include:UnisomSominexZzzQuilThese products are approved for occasional use to help relieve sleeplessness. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, these products aren’t recommended to treat ongoing or long-term insomnia.Benadryl for hives, itching, and rashSome topical OTC Benadryl products are approved for treating hives, itchy skin, and rash. These products include:Benadryl Itch Stopping CreamBenadryl Itch Cooling SprayBenadryl Itch Stopping GelBenadryl Itch Relief StickOral OTC Benadryl products aren’t approved to treat hives, itchy skin, and rash. However, people sometimes use these products for these purposes. They’re effective for this use, but they’re not usually a first-choice treatment because of side effects such as sleepiness.Newer, “second-generation” antihistamines are usually preferred over oral Benadryl for treating these symptoms. These newer medications include:cetirizine (Zyrtec)desloratadine (Clarinex)fexofenadine (Allegra)levocetirizine (Xyzal)loratadine (Claritin)Benadryl for anxietyBenadryl is not meant to be used for anxiety. It can make you feel sleepy, which might temporarily make
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