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A 32-year-old female asked:

Can i give my 13 month old benadryl (diphenhydramine) for runny nose and slight cough? it is clear mucus and the pollen here is terrible. she is not running fever.

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Dr. David Hardin
Dr. David Hardinanswered
Wound care 38 years experience
Please do not: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is not recommended at all under age 2 and between 2 and 6 years only under direction of your doctor. At this age check with the doctor.
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