Pharbedryl

( Diphenhydramine Hcl )
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Diphenhydramine Hcl

Drug Info for diphenhydramine hcl

Diphenhydramine is used to relieve red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold. Diphenhydramine is also used to relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation. Diphenhydramine is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, and to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Diphenhydramine is also used to control abnormal movements in people who have early stage parkinsonian syndrome (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance) or who are experiencing movement problems as a side effect of a medication. Diphenhydramine will relieve the symptoms of these conditions but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery. Diphenhydramine should not be used to cause sleepiness in children. Diphenhydramine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.

Diphenhydramine is a medication used to relive allergy and cold symptoms. Diphenhydramine belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines. Diphenhydramine is a generic drug also sold under the brand names Benadryl, Dramamine, Nytol, Sominex, Banophen, Diphenhist, Wal-Dryl, Dicopanol, Diphen, Select, Easy, Unisom, and Silphen. In the treatment of cold and allergy symptoms, diphenhydramine use is common.

  • Aller-G-Time
  • Allergy
  • Allergy Medication
  • Allergy Medicine
  • Allergy Relief
  • Allermax
  • Anti-Hist
  • Banophen
  • Benadryl
  • Benadryl Allergy
  • CareALL Complete Allergy Relief
  • Children's Allergy
  • Children's Allergy Relief
  • Children's Benadryl Allergy
  • Children's Wal-Dryl Allergy
  • Capsule
  • Thin Sheet
  • Dissolving Tablet
  • Tablet
  • Liquid
  • Liquid Filled Capsule
  • Chewable Tablet
  • By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

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.

Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the disintegrating tablet. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. After it has melted, swallow or take a drink of water.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to diphenhydramine. This medicine should not be given to women who are breast feeding. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years old. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, 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.

Pain when urinating, or change in how much or how often you urinate.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate®.

Ask your doctor before you use any other products that have diphenhydramine in it. This includes medicines that you use on your skin.

Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

  • 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.
  • Upset stomach.
  • Thick mucus in your nose or throat.
  • Nervousness or excitability, especially in children.
  • Clumsiness.
  • Dry nose, mouth, or throat.
  • Thick mucus in your nose or throat.
  • Upset stomach.
  • Constipation, nausea, or stomach upset.