I have a 2 and 3 year old...and they have a terrible (clear) runny nose and its causeing them to gag...?

Question

Is it okay to give them some childrens Benadryl to help dry them up?

Answer 1

could be allergies, but some really good advice is to teach them to blow out in a tissue, and its hard when they are so young..but when they sniff it back up it hits the back of the throat because its all connected, and it trickles down the throat thats why they cough and gag x

Answer 2

It sounds like allergies. but I would contact my Dr. first.

Answer 3

Benadryl has been used for many years with children, and used properly with a child who has no other underlying medical issues is relatively safe.  It is one of the stronger antihistamines, and should normally be used only at night, because it will make the children so sleepy.   However, you MUST get the dose right.   Children, particularly infants, have died from Benadryl overdose.    Benadryl is a strong nervous system depressant, and can put a child into such a deep sleep that they simply stop breathing.

There is a Zyrtec elixir available over the counter that can be used during daytime.   Zyrtec is a good daytime antihistamine.  It does not make the children as sleepy.  It is not quite as powerful as Benedryl, so it might not control their allergies quite as well, but if you give them Benadryl during the day, they are likely to sleep all day.

Of course, Yahoo Answers is not a reliable place to get good medical advice.  Read the labels and follow the instructions on any medicine you give your kids.  You can also ask a pharmacist.  And, the best way to get advice is to ask your doctor.

Answer 4

Clear means no infections, if it turns green or brown then call dr!  It is the drainage making them gag !  Benadryl sounds great!

Answer 5

Benadryl for children should be okay to get rid of the runny nose, just make sure it's childrens strength. Give only the amount listed in the instructions. Be aware that it will probably make them very sleepy.