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Hello dr. i am taking doxycycline now day 7 and my face is broke out into an itchy rash. i too 10 ml of childrens byenadryl because that is all i have?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): 10 ml of oral solution is 25 mg, you can double that if no improvement, i.e. 50 mg/dose, if reaction is more severe go to ER or call 911. Stop the doxycycline, and call your doctor/prescriber, best wishes

Answered 6/1/2016

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