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   Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine
(oral) (capsule, Tablet, Disintegrating, Tablet)


Treats symptoms caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold. May be used as a nighttime sleep aid. Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines.

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Dytan, Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Children's Benadryl Allergy Fastmelt, Serabrina LA France, Quenalin, Siladryl Allergy, Allermax, The Medicine Shoppe Medi-Phedryl, Dytuss, Silphen, Children's Pedia Care, Benylin Decongestant Cough, Diphenhydramine HCl, Diphenyl Elixir

 
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Diphenhydramine
Dytan, Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Children's Benadryl Allergy Fastmelt, Serabrina LA France, Quenalin, Siladryl Allergy, Allermax, The Medicine Shoppe Medi-Phedryl, Dytuss, Silphen, Children's Pedia Care, Benylin Decongestant Cough, Diphenhydramine HCl, Diphenyl Elixir
Uses
Treats symptoms caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold. May be used as a nighttime sleep aid. Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines.

Storage
  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  • Do not freeze the liquid. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Capsule, Dissolving Tablet, Tablet, Liquid, Liquid Filled Capsule, Chewable Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
  • Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Swallow the capsule, tablet, and liquid filled capsule whole.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it. The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it. If you are using the disintegrating tablet, make sure your hands are dry before you handle the tablet.
  • Do not open the blister pack that contains the tablet until you are ready to take it.
  • Remove the tablet from the blister pack by peeling back the foil, then taking the tablet out.
  • Do not push the tablet through the foil.
  • Place the tablet in your mouth.
  • It should melt quickly.
  • After the tablet has melted, swallow or take a drink of water.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Hallucinations (seeing things that are not really there). Lightheadedness or fainting. Pain when urinating, or change in how much or how often you urinate.

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to diphenhydramine.
  • This medicine should not be given to newborn infants or women who are breast feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
  • If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
  • Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have an enlarged prostate, or trouble urinating.
  • Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, or a breathing problem such as emphysema, bronchitis, or asthma.
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have any other allergies. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy.
  • Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert. This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame).
  • This is a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids).
  • If you have this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
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