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Diphenhydramine is effective in treatment of allergies. [23] As of 2007, it was the most commonly used antihistamine for acute allergic reactions in the emergency department. [24] By injection it is often used in addition to epinephrine for anaphylaxis, [25] although as of 2007 its use for this purpose had not been properly studied. [26]
Benadryl Allergy. Benadryl Allergy is the name of a Benadryl product found in the United States and Canada. It is an antihistamine drug used to relieve allergies. Its active ingredient is diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine. It is known to be sedative, making drowsiness a common side effect.
Orphenadrine (sold under many brand names) [ 1] is an anticholinergic drug of the ethanolamine antihistamine class; it is closely related to diphenhydramine. It is a muscle relaxant that is used to treat muscle pain and to help with motor control in Parkinson's disease, but has largely been superseded by newer drugs. [citation needed]
Pheniramine. Pheniramine (trade name Avil among others) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic properties used to treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or urticaria. It has relatively strong sedative effects, and may sometimes be used off-label as an over-the-counter sleeping pill in a similar manner to other sedating antihistamines ...
Sominex is the trademarked name for several over the counter sleep aids. Different formulations of Sominex are available, depending upon the market. Both the US and UK formulations contain a significant dose of a first generation antihistamine with hypnotic properties. In the United States, Sominex is marketed by Prestige Brands, [ 1] sometimes ...
Midol is a brand of over-the-counter analgesic drugs marketed for menstrual cramping and other effects related to premenstrual syndrome and menstruation. Various subbrands are formulated using different active ingredients. Midol is distributed by Bayer . Midol was originally sold in 1911 as a headache and toothache remedy that was considered ...
Diphenhydramine is the primary constituent of dimenhydrinate and dictates the primary effect. The main differences relative to pure diphenhydramine are a lower potency due to being combined with 8-chlorotheophylline (by weight, dimenhydrinate is between 53% and 55.5% diphenhydramine) [8] and the fact that the stimulant properties of 8-chlorotheophylline help reduce the side ...
The recommended dosage of Benadryl tablets for adults is 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, [1] and only 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours for children under the age of 12. [2]The Benadryl challenge is an internet challenge that emerged in 2020, revolving around the deliberate consumption, excessive use and overdose of the antihistamine medicine diphenhydramine (commonly sold in the United States ...