Children's Benadryl Allergy Chewables with Diphenhydramine HCl Antihistamine, Grape Flavor, 20 Count (Pack of 1)

We have a lot of allergies in our family and we get sick quite often. I have tried every brand of diphenhydramine out there but the name brand is the only one that works right. The different store brands may have the same active ingredient, but they never work as well as the original. Amazon is usually about the same price as my local stores, but when you're stuck in the house with sick kids, being able to order it straight to the house, often in one day, is a lifesaver. The chewable flavor is great (my kids don't spit it out or complain) and easier to dose than liquid. We will be back for more.Note: Like many people, I rely heavily on Amazon reviews before making almost any purchase, online or in brick-and-mortar stores. I am always honest with my reviews. If I love something, I shout it from the rooftops. And if I hate it, I have no problem telling you that too. If you found this review helpful, please click the button below :-)

This is one of those things that should be in every first aid kit or survival pack. When you are in the middle of nowhere this can save your life. It will buy time in the event of a bee sting or other allergic reaction. It can also buy time and save life and limbs if there is a snake bite. The children’s allows you to use it with little ones and you can up the dose if needed for adults. Seriously, everyone should have a box of this.

Allergies are no fun to deal with as a parent. My child is allergic to everything, but who would’ve thought she was allergic to macadamia nuts? The only reason I found out was two weeks before our trip to Hawaii, her grandpa gave her macadamia nuts popcorn clusters. Seriously, who would make something like that? Anyway, I hear crying coming from her grandparents room and didn’t think much of it. I mean she’s a child and possibly they annoyed her or something. But the crying didn’t stop. I go check to see what’s going on and see that she had thrown up whatever she had been eating. That was the scariest thing ever. After inspecting my child, I found Huge hive like rashes from her face down to her entire upper body. We rushed home and gave her some Benadryl and she was better shortly after. It’s a good thing we had some Benadryl at home because she does have other food allergens. Ever since that moment, we never leave home with these tablets. Please don’t think these are magic pills either. Her reaction was so extreme that I did end up getting her allergist to prescribe the ridiculously expensive epi-pen. Two weeks later in Hawaii, she was exposed to macadamia nuts again twice. Apparently, macadamia nuts are in many things…kid’s quesadilla might be cooked in butter that cooked macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, those cute pineapple shaped cookies have crushed macadamia nuts hidden in them. Thank goodness I was right next to my daughter when she ingested those items and were able to attend to her allergy immediately with these pills. She didn’t have those wild hives she did when she ate what her grandparents gave her. Moral of the story is even if you’ve told the grandparents or any other adult figure the list of allergens your child has, don’t trust anyone but yourself to put your child’s safety first. In would’ve paid 2xs as much for these pills.

RATING: 5 stars, minus 1/2 star for packaging = 4.5 stars.Sometimes I have difficulty opening the child-resistant pill packaging, but I am not the most coordinated person. Other than that I really like this product. Handy to keep in car. Easy to chew, no water required (but recommended). Have purchased these more than once. Taste is acceptable (grape, on the artificial end, but not bad at all).Read dosage directions carefully. Suitable for ages 6 years to adult. These are 12.5 mg per chewtab. May cause drowsiness.Note: these are not the cheapest version of Benadryl, but the chewability and convenience when traveling mostly make up for it.

I use this product because every once in a while something will trigger my body to break out. Somethings I get a rash or red patches and my skin starts to itch, even though I'm 67, I can take one of the Children's Benadryl before I go to bed & it knocks me right out and I wake up feeling good. I make sure I have a supply for home & traveling. My first two episodes I was young & would get horrible migraines & my husband had to take me to the ER twice and they would give me a shot, so I was so blessed when I discovered Children's Benadryl, so if I catch it right away I don't have to go to ER. Thank you