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Is it safe to give 4 year old Benadryl everyday?

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topsyandtimison · 24/06/2018 20:03

My daughter started with hayfever symptoms a few weeks ago. I bought some Benadryl (twice a day formula) for when the pollen is high, it has worked wonders and she is only having minor symptoms.
However lately when I look on my weather app it says high pollen pretty much every day so I keep giving it to her. However I'm now worried I'm giving it her too often. Is it harmful at all? Am I ok continuing every day while there is high pollen count?

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Branleuse · 24/06/2018 20:07

doesnt it make her drowsy?

I take cetirizine daily and it hasnt killed me yet

GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 24/06/2018 20:08

What does the label/leaflet say? Surely that’s where you should be checking.

StillRunningWithScissors · 24/06/2018 20:14

My daughter has a prescription for ceterizine. Has had it since 4yrs.

Also made a big difference, if you're worried, you could go to your GP.

Doesn't make her drowsy at all!!!

Generallyok · 24/06/2018 20:26

She will be absolutely fine, my ds has taken cetrizine every year from may until August for hayfever from the age of 2. Some children are prescribed it permantly.

Quartz2208 · 24/06/2018 21:47

yep DD is on twice a day cetrizine permanently - it works wonders

SunnySomer · 24/06/2018 21:52

This is the dosage instruction www.benadryl.co.uk/allergy-relief-products/benadryl-allergy-aged-two-plus#how-to-use - take once at night, once in the morning. It’s fine to take every day because you’ll stop once the symptoms stop, won’t you?

Freshprincess · 24/06/2018 22:01

My DS has had certrizine on prescription since he was 2. He takes it every day from about aprIl til September.

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