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Can i give my 4 1/2 year old 2.5ml benadryl at night and then 2.5 zyrtec and 2.5 delysm in the morning for a cough and allergies?
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Depends on : It is not quite clear whether child was diagnosed as having 'allergies' to account for cough and other symptoms. If so, he/she should be given only 2.5 mg of Zyrtec (long acting antihistamine) once a day. Over-The-Counter med such as Delsym is not proven effective for 'cold' or 'allergies.'
Answered 10/3/2020
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