Allergist and Immunologist Questions Benadryl

Should my son be taking Benadryl?

We have a dog that my son is allergic to in the house, and I usually give him Benadryl once his eyes start feeling itchy. Is it okay for him to take this? He doesn't have an allergy to it, but I don't think I should be giving it to him so frequently.

1 Answer

You can try giving him Claritin or Allegra or Zyrtec instead of giving Benadryl. You may also try eye drops such as Zaditor, which is also available over the counter