Q: What is your opinion on giving children (ages 3 and 7) Benadryl at bedtime? The parent giving the Benadryl says that the children are “hyper,” and they need it to get to sleep. A: Although the ...
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Is Benadryl Risky?

A recent medical review argued that the risks of the antihistamine Benadryl outweigh its benefits, and highlighted significant hazards of long-term use. Newer antihistamines have fewer side effects ...
You’re pregnant and can’t sleep. Miserable, you ask your doctor what to take. “Diphenhydramine,” you’re told. It’s the active ingredient in over-the-counter sleep aids such as Benadryl, Unisom, ...
Benadryl, the brand name of the generic antihistamine diphenhydramine, is not labeled for use in dogs but has remained a popular choice among veterinarians, dog groomers, and dog-owning families for ...
Thousands of bottles of liquid Benadryl are being recalled for not having child-resistant packaging in place, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported Thursday. Arsell Inc.