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My daughter (age 13) took two benadryl (diphenhydramine) at 9:00 pm. it is now 11:30 pm. her nose is stuffy and she can't sleep. is there anything she can take now?
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Yes, but no antihist: amine--I presume she took two 25 mg tabs, so she shouldn't take another antihistamine. I recommend an over-the-counter decongestant nasal spray like Afrin. Follow the directions. Alternative--otc sudafed. With no stuffy nose, she should sleep better.
Answered 3/23/2017
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