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My 4 yo has hives from virus so i gave him benadryl (diphenhydramine). 3 hrs later i gave him zyrtec for 12 hr coverage of drainage. also is doing breathing tx. safe?
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Dr. Jalal Zuberianswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Yes: Repeating Zyrtec few hrs after Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is generally safe. Most commonly some drowsiness can be expected, which should resolve in a few hours.
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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata commented
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Make sure to clear it with your pediatrician in terms of double checking the proper dosing, since a 4 YO may not need to be taking 2 antihistamines at the same time, and many meds start OTC dosing at 6 YO.
Jan 4, 2016
Last updated Jan 4, 2016
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