I wish I could be paid a dime for every time I am asked the following question:

I have a hard time swallowing pills and I need to take some Benadryl - where is the Benadryl (diphenhydramine) liquid for adults? The truth is it doesn’t exist…sorry dudes!?However, there is a way to get around this problem by taking more of the Children’s Benadryl Liquid than what is listed in the directions on the box.??

The Benadryl tablet for adults contains 25mg of diphenhydramine per tablet while Children’s Benadryl Liquid contains 12.5mg for every teaspoon (5mL) of liquid (12.5mg/5mL).

To get a normal adult dose of Benadryl you should take 1 to 2 tablets every time you take it (25 to 50mg) and if you are going to take it more than once, you would repeat the dose every 4 to 6 hours.?In order to get the same amount of Benadryl from the children’s liquid you would have to take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (10 to 20mL) per dose.

The moral of the story here is that even if you are past your younger years, you can still get the adult dose from taking the Children’s Benadryl Liquid.?You may have to buy extra bottles of the liquid, but at least the option is out there!

One other thing worth mentioning while we’re on the topic of Benadryl - if you are having an allergic reaction to a substance and you are told to take Benadryl, you are still going to be taking the stuff that is in the pink box.?You know, the pink box that says the medication can be used for sneezing, watery/itchy eyes, and runny nose.?Benadryl does not come in a box with a claim on the front that says it’s used for allergic reactions - just thought I’d clear-up the confusion as people often approach me about this issue!

Can you imagine living the rest of your life with a constant ringing in your ears? If you currently have no hearing problems of any kind, it may difficult for you to imagine such a life. Unfortunately for millions of others, this situation is a sad reality that they have to deal with. These people are desperate for news of a medical breakthrough that can effectively cure ringing ears, otherwise known as tinnitus. Currently, there is no known cure for the condition, but there are several treatment options that help prevent or minimize the distracting sound.

Although it is called ringing ears, the sound associated with tinnitus is not limited to constant ringing. You may also experience a humming, swishing, or buzzing sound, or any other unusual sound that seems to originate from inside your ears for that matter. While the condition is very seldom a cause for serious concern, it can be very annoying. You should also take the necessary steps to have your tinnitus evaluated properly, considering the possibility – no matter how remote – that the condition is a sign of a more serious health problem such as a brain tumor.

It is very unfortunate that there is no known method to cure ringing ears because millions of individuals, children and adults alike, have to cope with the annoying condition everyday and are struggling to lead normal lives. It would make these people very happy indeed if a cure for tinnitus were to be identified anytime soon. A bit of good news is that there are ways to reduce the intensity of the condition and lessen the volume of the noise that it involves.

Careful removal of excess ear wax is one of the most effective ways to lessen the intensity of tinnitus because this condition is often brought about by wax irritating the eardrums. The excess wax, or whatever foreign object that enters the ear, irritates the eardrums or blocks the inner ear, it prevents external sound from entering and results in tinnitus. If you are already suffering from ringing ears then it is best to have a physician remove the excess wax for you. Removing it yourself using an ear swab could push the wax deeper into the ear and make matters worse. While wax removal is technically not expected to totally cure ringing ears, it is very advisable and is in fact a practice of good hygiene.

Some people also turn to cochlear implants to address the problem of tinnitus. These implants are normally performed to make people hear the sounds around them more easily. When you are more able to hear the sounds around you, you will be less likely to notice the sounds that are coming from inside your ears, thereby making it easier to live with tinnitus. As with wax removal, cochlear implants are not meant to cure ringing ears but it can definitely make your life a lot more pleasant.

Although a cure has not yet been found for this condition, medical experts and researchers are continuing the search for effective techniques and treatments to help sufferers cope with tinnitus. Right now the most effective treatment is said to be the identification and treatment of the underlying cause of ringing ears. Hopefully, with continued research, a permanent cure will soon be found.

There are a couple of tips to follow while going for vaccination and these can help make vaccinations comfortable and more bearable.

? Do not wear tight clothes as it can make you very comfortable. Loose clothes with short sleeves are ideal for adults as they receive a jab in the arm. Babies less than one year are given the vaccine in the thigh. Make sure you are easily able to roll up the sleeves in case they are long.

? Do not be fearful of the injection. It is not to harm your child; rather it is administered to protect them from diseases.

? Do not be in a hurry while you are going for a vaccination. Give yourself enough time to ask questions and be prepared for delays in appointments.

? If you are bringing an older child, make sure your child is prepared for the vaccination upfront and explain the benefits so that the child comes without much anxiety.

? If you are anxious about seeing your child taking an injection, hand over him/her to the nurse so that you do not become too tensed when the injection is given. This anxiety or fear would otherwise get transferred to the child also.

? Vaccinations are generally not too painful but some of them can cause a sore at the injected portion. In the case you can take paracetamol for a day or two.

? You may also give a mild pain killer to your child a couple of hours before the jab.

? Serious reactions to the vaccination happen in almost in half an hour after the jab. Stay back at the clinic to observe any abnormal reactions so that you can immediately consult the doctor.