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Can i give my toddler (2) homeopathic medicine such as hylands as well as benadryl for drying out mucus. his chest is congested and is having trouble ?

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Yes..but...: We find that these meds do little or nothing to help kids under 6. A decade or so ago the review of ER visits for self medication overdoses in kids led to a recommendation they be avoided.

Answered 5/29/2018

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