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can i as a 46 year old, take children's benadryl. it's all i have in the house and my allergies are terrible.

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Pediatrics 38 years experience

Okay to use: Okay to use children's Benadryl. Dosage will be 20 ml ( 4 teaspoons) per dose.

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