Benadryl Overview

Benadryl Guide

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  • Summary
  • Why it is Prescribed
  • Brand Names
  • How it Works
  • Other Information
  • Overdose
  • Precautions
  • Possible Side Effects
  • Storage Conditions

Why it is Prescribed

Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, relieves red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, and the common cold. It also may relieve the itching of insect bites, sunburns, bee stings, poison ivy, poison oak, and minor skin irritation. Diphenhydramine is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, induce sleep, treat Parkinson's disease, and relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.


How it Works

Diphenhydramine comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken three or four times a day. For motion sickness, diphenhydramine ...


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Encyclopedia: Benadryl

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Benadryl is a brand name that Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer use for several different allergy medicines. , In the U.S., Benadryl is diphenhydramine, a first generation antihistamine. It is also formulated in combination with other active ingredients and sold under variations of the Benadryl name. , In the U.K., Benadryl Allergy Relief is acrivastine, a second generation antihistamine. , In the U.K., Benadryl Once a Day is cetirizine, a...


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Benadryl is a brand name for diphenhydramine which is a antihistamine. Benadryl is an over the counter (OTC) medicine used to treat allergies and the common cold.
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  • Where can I buy BENADRYL ?

    The entire BENADRYL range is available from pharmacies, and BENADRYL One a Day and BENADRYL Allergy Relief 12s are also available from all leading supermarkets. You can also buy online ...

  • How much Benadryl can I give my pet?

    Benadryl is safe up to 3 times a day. The dose is 1mg per pound.

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can you use benadryl to help you fall asleep????? and is it safe???

It helps some people to sleep and others it keeps awake. It's completely safe if you take it only as prescribed. Make sure you don't have important things...

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How much benadryl should I give my 10 month old?
My sons doc said that I could give him Benadryl to help dry up all...

I don't know why the doctor wouldn't give you dosing information or why it wouldn't be on the bottle. There is a dosing chart here ENSURE THAT THE STRENGTH OF THE...

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  • Can cats take benadryl for allergies

    Yes, if you can get them to not spit it back out. My cat foams at the mouth trying to get rid of it. (pink foam, it is kind of funny.) You give them the...

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    G'day Anonymous, Thank you for your question. There are a range of drugs that can interfere with the pill although Benadryl does not seem to be amongst them. According to Wikipedia "Some drugs reduce the effect of...

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