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Can Benadry Cream Be Used For Swelling Around The Eyes?

My daughter is experiencing seasonal allergies and her eyes are swollen and red. Itchy and painful. I would give her benadryl tablets, but it makes her drowsy and she is studying for finals so she cannot take them. She has taken her daily dose of zyrtek (spelling?) and I have given her advil for the pain. Can she put benadry cream around her eyes?
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Hello.
Thank you for contacting HCM.

I am sorry but Benadryl cream cannot be applied for swollen and red eyes. Your daughter seems to be suffering from Allergic Conjuntivitis.

You can use Tab.fexofenadine 60 mg twice daily instead of benadryl. I would strongly suggest that you consult your local physician and get your daughter's eyes examined so that he can prescribe eye drops accordingly.

I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to contact HCM again if you have any concerns.
Wishing you good health.
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Can Benadry Cream Be Used For Swelling Around The Eyes?

Hello. Thank you for contacting HCM. I am sorry but Benadryl cream cannot be applied for swollen and red eyes. Your daughter seems to be suffering from Allergic Conjuntivitis. You can use Tab.fexofenadine 60 mg twice daily instead of benadryl. I would strongly suggest that you consult your local physician and get your daughter s eyes examined so that he can prescribe eye drops accordingly. I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to contact HCM again if you have any concerns. Wishing you good health.