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Can Benadryl And Cheratussin Be Taken Together Safely?

Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2015

Question: Can I give children's Benadryl and cherrituusin togetherness? It is just for coughing at night? In 6 year old?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Combined use not recommended

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

Combined use of Benadryl and Cherrituusin will cause more sedation in children. Combined use will not be recommended.
I would suggest you to use Cherrituusin alone, it has codeine which suppresses the cough and guaphenesin which reduces the secretion.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (9 minutes later)

Thank you. I will not combine agin but I did already give both.
Should I do anything now? He is sleeping and I m afraid to go to sleep myself!
Shall I stay up and watch him for the next few hours ?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

There is no need of doing anything. Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar