Bolingbrook, IL
A 33-year-old female asked:
can i take claritin or benadryl (diphenhydramine) if i have ear tubes?
5 doctor answers • 14 doctors weighed in
Dr. Martin Raff answered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
Yes: There is no contraindication.
3496 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Nick Debnath answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 20 years experience
Yes: Yes there is no contraindication to antihistamines with ear tubes
3496 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Lori Semel answered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Yes: Having myringotomy tubes does not prevent you from taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) or claritin.
3496 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Diane Minich answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: You can take either one.
3493 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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