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Does claritin work as well on a body-wide rash (maybe drug induced) as benadryl (diphenhydramine)? the rash is not severe; it has kind of like a mild sunburn look.
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No: It has been my experience that Claritin doesn't work as well as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for the purpose u mention. However, Claritin is less sedating.
Answered 4/3/2016
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