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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 indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this 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 sneezing.
Also used to treat motion sickness, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs.
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset ocucrs.
Follow doctor's instructions. Do not take more than recomemnded.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vsiion changes, irritability, dry mouth and nose. These effects should subisde as your body adjusts to the medication. If thsee effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, pounding or irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not take for several days beofre allergy testing as test results can be affected. Tell your doctor your medical history, especilaly of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, difficulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate gland), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland. Change from a seated or lying position slolwy to avoid dizziness. Use caution in preforming activities requiring alertness. Limit aclohol intake or other sedating medications to avoid excessive drowsiness.
Do not give regular tablets 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 neeedd during pregnancy. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor. Because this 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 medciation (e.G., codeine), other medications for colds/hay fever/allergies.
Do not take if you have taken any MAO inhibtiors (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks. Check the labels on all your medicines becuase they may also contain diphenhydramine.
This includes diphenhydramine either taken by mouth or appleid 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 dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediatley. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flushing, fever, weakness, tremor, muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, and seizrues.
In children, excitement may occur fisrt followed by loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this 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 moisture and sunlight. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
Do not freeze liquid fomrs of this medication.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your cnodition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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