My son takes zyrtec and has a rash on his legs, after being out in the weeds. Can I give him benadryl also?

Question

I give him zyrtec in the morning, and wanted to give him the benadryl at night?

Answer 1

Yes, you can.  They are both antihistamines, and will not interact (except to decrease histamine further) so go easy on the Benedryl (maybe use some SWAN calamine lotion to prevent itching -it's the best brand, in my opinion)

AND ask your family doctor ASAP what is the maximum dose he can take at night if he takes the zyrtec each morning.

Answer 2

Yes...but you an also use the topical Benedryl Spray...works great.

Put an ice pack on rash, ice stops itching.

Have him drink lots of water.

Have him take only 1 Benedryl (I say this because I don't know how old your son is).

Hope he feels better soon.