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A member 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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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.

Answered 12/5/2018

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