How can a mixture of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and maalox soothe a sore throat? My pharmacist told me to try it. I always thought those were used for different things. Anything you mix in-office, have mixed for office use, or give a patient prescription for is fair game. 1/2 teaspoon of TEENrens Benedryl liquid (cherry flavor) 1/2 teaspoon of Maalox liquid (mint flavor) 1/2 Benadryl®and Maalox®/Mylanta® if ordered by your TEEN's doctor. This mixture is made with equal parts of each medicine and may be. Don't use mixed medication mouthwash, commonly termed “magic. The most common ingredients are diphenhydramine, viscous lidocaine, antacid, nystatin. Human Medicines that Work for Pets or Not. By isak, June 4, 2009 Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott. I used the liquid antacid /liquid benedryl combination a couple times and it helped with mouth sores. Couldn't hurt to try it first and then if it doesn't work, ask for a script for the other ingredients. Another combination contains 12.5 mg Benadryl, 60 ml Maalox, 4 grams Carafate, and xylocaine. Swish, gargle and spit 5-10 ml of this formulation every six hours as needed. While xylocaine, lidocaine and Carafate all require a prescription; you can make similar solutions with the other over-the-counter components. Viral Sore Throat (Pharyngitis, non-Strep) by Robert S. Gillespie, MD, MPH - Pediatrician It’s not strep? Most sore throats come from viruses, not streptococcal (“strep”) infections. I am super fortunate that my two youngest kids never get sick. (I am knocking on wood as I type) We homeschool so they aren't around other little kids germs all day. Compare Benadryl vs. Maalox, which is better for uses like: Nausea, Mouth Sores and Motion Sickness. Compare head-to-head ratings, side effects, warnings, dosages, interactions and patient reviews. Patients rated Maalox 4.1/5 over Benadryl 3.7/5 in overall satisfaction. - Page 6 Benadryl elixir may be added in equal amounts to Maalox, Mylanta or Kaopectate for. Kaopectate and benadryl elixir,50-50, or use a mix of. Kaopectate and benadryl elixir,50-50, or use a mix of. Someone wrote in a while ago about mixing mylanta and benadryl. To make magic mouthwash, start by getting a prescription from your doctor for 2% viscous lidocaine and having it filled at your local pharmacy. While you’re at the pharmacy, buy a bottle of Children’s Benadryl and a bottle of a liquid antacid, like Mylanta or Maalox. When you get home, mix the entire bottle of lidocaine with equal amounts of Benadryl and the antacid, then shake vigorously.