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EspañolDiphenhydramine Hcl overview
BRAND NAMES:
Banaril, BD Simplist diphenhydrAMINE Hydrochloride, PremierPro Rx diphenhydrAMINE HCl, PremierPro Rx diphenhydrAMINE HCl, Truxadryl
Generic Names:
Diphenhydramine Hcl
Uses:
Treats severe allergic reactions, motion sickness, and symptoms of Parkinson disease.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antivertigo, Respiratory Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Diphenhydramine Hcl used for?
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.
What form(s) does Diphenhydramine Hcl come in
Injectable
What are common Diphenhydramine Hcl doses?
Vial 1ML of 50MG/ML
Vial 10ML of 50MG/ML
Capsule 25MG
Capsule 50MG
Cup 5ML of 12.5MG/5ML
Cup 10ML of 12.5MG/5ML
Bottle 24 Capsules
Bottle 24 Tablets
Bottle 50 Tablets
Bottle 100 Capsules
Bottle 100 Tablets
Bottle 1GM of
Bottle 30ML of 6.25MG/ML
Bottle 118ML of 12.5MG/5ML
Bottle 473ML of 12.5MG/5ML
Syringe 1ML of 50MG/ML
Package 5ML of 12.5MG/5ML
Plas Cont 10ML of 12.5MG/5ML
Jar 1GM of
Jar 25GM of
Jar 100GM of
Jar 500GM of
Common Diphenhydramine Hcl prescriptions
diphenhydrAMINE HCl
100 capsules bottlediphenhydrAMINE HCl
100 tablets bottlediphenhydrAMINE HCl
1000 capsules bottlediphenhydrAMINE HCl
1000 tablets bottlediphenhydrAMINE HCl
24 tablets bottlediphenhydrAMINE HCl
30ml of 6.25mg/ml bottlediphenhydrAMINE HCl
50 tablets bottlediphenhydrAMINE HCl
25mg capsulediphenhydrAMINE HCl
50mg capsulediphenhydrAMINE HCl
1ml of 50mg/ml crtrdg-ndldiphenhydrAMINE HCl
1ml of 50mg/ml syringediphenhydrAMINE HCl
10ml of 50mg/ml vialdiphenhydrAMINE HCl
1ml of 50mg/ml vial
How to take Diphenhydramine Hcl
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Diphenhydramine Hcl contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to diphenhydramine, or if you are breastfeeding.
Diphenhydramine Hcl warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have glaucoma, asthma, thyroid problems, heart disease, high blood pressure, a stomach ulcer, prostate problems, or trouble urinating.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Diphenhydramine Hcl interactions
Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using an MAO inhibitor (MAOI).
Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
Diphenhydramine Hcl side effects
Serious Side Effects
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Stomach upset
Thick mucus in your nose or throat
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Less Serious Side Effects
Pain, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot was given
Sleepiness, tiredness
Dry nose, mouth, or throat
Stomach upset
Thick mucus in your nose or throat