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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
DIPHENHYDRAMINE - ORAL
(dye-fen-HI-druh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Benadryl, Genahist, Sominex, Uni-Hist
USES: This medication provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneeizng. Also used to treat motion sickness, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric durgs.
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occrus.
Follow doctor's instructions.
Do not take more than recommended.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomcah upset, vision changes, irritability, dry mouth and nose. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, pounding or irregular heartbeat, rigning in the ears, difficulty urinating. If you notice other effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not take for several days before allergy testing as test results can be affected. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, difficulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate gland), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid glnad. Change from a seated or lying position slowly to avoid dizzienss. Use caution in performing activities requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake or ohter sedating medications to avoid excessive drowsiness. Do not give regular tabelts or oral liquid to a child younger than six years of age unless directed to do so by a doctor. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Becuase that medication appears in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, anti-seizure drugs, narcotic pain medication (e.G., codeine), other mediactions for colds/hay fever/allergies. Do not take if you have tkaen any MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks. Check the labels on all your medicines because they may also contain diphenhydramine. This includes diphenhydramine etiher taken by mouth or applied to the skin (e.G., anti-itch cream, ointment, or spray). Ask your pharmacist about the safe use ofthose produtcs. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flushing, fever, weakness, tremor, muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, and seizures. In children, excitement may occur frist followed by loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that product with ohters.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from miosture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Do not freeze liquid forms of that medication.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical eemrgency. For enrollment information call MedicAelrt at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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