Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Pharbedryl, Banophen (discontinued), Aler-Dryl, Benadryl, Diphenhist, Nytol, Unisom, Sominex, Siladryl, Silphen, PediaCare Children’s Allergy
Availability:
Over-the-counter
Therapeutic Class:
Antihistamine
Forms:
Tablet, liquid, capsule, liquid-filled capsule, rapidly dissolving tablet, chewable tablets, dissolvable strip, powder
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Allergy symptoms like red, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose associated with the common cold, hay fever, and other respiratory allergies
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Diphenhydramine Drug Class
Diphenhydramine (dye-fen-hai-druh-meen) is an over-the-counter antihistamine that is used to treat allergy symptoms.
Diphenhydramine Age Range
Diphenhydramine HCl is approved for use in adults and children 6 years of age and older. This medicine can cause very serious side effects in young children, especially children less than 2 years old. It should never be used to make a fussy child sleepy.
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