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A child should not take Benadryl along with Claritin. These two medicines do pretty much the same thing. There would be a chance of overdosing if you gave your child both of these at the same time.

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My 5 year old is on his second day of 5mgs loratadine (claritin). His Allergies are kicking his butt! I am about to give him a little benadryl to help out his runny nose and itchy eyes. The pharmacist said it was fine. I will let you know if it helps

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Yes, my led said since they two different generations of antihistmine, you can take Claritin in the day and Benydryl at bedtime.

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