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Can i give my 8 year old brother benadryl-d for his fever?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not necessary: The treatment of fever is medications such as Acetaminophen (tylenol) or Ibuprofen (advil or motrin). Benadryl (diphenhydramine) d does not contain active ingredients that treat fever. In addition, there can be side effects of the "d" which is a decongestant.

Answered 6/25/2014

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