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Hello doctors, could a 2-year old, weighing +25lbs, take benadryl-d for relief from congestion and phlegm?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Better not: as it isn't approved for that age, you may want to use cetirizine (zyrtec) OTC instead, with caution too. If symptoms are bothersome / not improving take your child to the pediatrician, best wishes

Answered 11/16/2016

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