can you give a child benadryl with an antibiotic?
benadryl is a nonprescription antihistamine which contains diphenhydramine as the active ingredient. benadryl can be used in children over the age of 6. one of the main side effects of benadryl is drowsiness; however in young children sometimes the reverse happens and the child gets excited. so depending on your child’s age it may be ok to give benadryl safely with an antibiotic.