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Benadryl For Cough Toddler. It wouldnt hurt to try especially if it is post nasal drip. Benadryls active ingredient is an antihistamine called diphenhydramine. I also agree with you. The sedative effects of Benadryl may last a good 4 to 6 hours which may be longer than your flight and even after your child wakes up they may be drowsy or groggy for several hours afterward.
Antihistamines like the one in Benadryl block the chemical histamine from releasing. Benadryl is an antihistamine commonly used to relieve symptoms of allergies common cold and hay fever. Here are a couple of good reasons why you might not want to give your child an antihistamine like Benadryl. Decongestants help alleviate stuffiness and nasal congestion. Ive given Benadryl under a physicians order to children as young as 4 months in the hospital setting. Sit in a warm bath or take a warm shower.
Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing itching watery eyes and runny nose.
Benadryl diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. The dose is ½ teaspoon for 1 year5 years 1 teaspoon for 6-11 years and 2 teaspoons for over age 12. I agree with Jen. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing itching watery eyes and runny nose. The most common antihistamines which can be some of the best OTC allergy medicine are Claritin Zyrtec Allegra and Benadryl. Dose tables are based on US.