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Treatment for Chickenpox

Acetaminophen. Patients with chickenpox do not have to stay in bed unless fever and flu symptoms are severe. To relieve discomfort, a child can take acetaminophen (Tylenol), with doses determined by the doctor. A child should never be given aspirin, or medications containing aspirin, as aspirin increases the risk for a dangerous condition called Reye syndrome.

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Seasonal Allergies

By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

...you must not be taking an anti-histamines (such as benadryl, Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, or even... Read more »

Interview with Robert Fisher -- Food Allergic World Traveler

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...SM: Wow, just like me! Do you have your Epi-Pen and Benadryl with you? RF: Yes and... Read more »

Pregnancy, Tobacco Smoke and High Blood Pressure

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...over-the-counter medications, except Tylenol and an occasional Benadryl. I also couldn't use my... Read more »

Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...trimester though, you might try diphenhydramine or Benadryl. It's safer according to my doctor.... Read more »

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Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines

...Ingredients and Brand Names. The older, so-called first generation antihistamines include:Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)Carbinoxamine (Clistin)Clemastine (Tavist)Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton).... Read more »

Sinusitis: Highlights

...These products do not help relieve cough.Instead, adults should use the antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and a decongestant in pill form such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).Children age 14... Read more »

Lifestyle Changes for Enlarged Prostate

...bladder neck from relaxing to allow urine to flow freely. Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), can also slow urine flow in some men with BPH.Diuretics. Men who are taking diuretics,... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment

...(Allegra), or desloratadine (Clarinex) -- cause less drowsiness than older antihistamines, such as Benadryl.Some of the newer drugs, such as Zyrtec and Clarinex, may also relieve nasal... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack

...treatments are similar to those used for chickenpox. Patients can try antihistamines, (particularly Benadryl), oatmeal baths, and calamine lotion.Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers. For an acute... Read more »

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