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.
can you give a child benadryl with an antibiotic?