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What is the difference between Benadryl and diphenhydramine?
Add to compare. Benadryl is an antihistamine that can be used to treat allergic reactions, relieve motion sickness, and as a sleep aid, and to relieve some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Sedation is a common side… more Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that can be used to treat allergic reactions, relieve motion sickness, as a sleep aid,…
Is Benadryl (diphenhydramine) available in allergy Kapseals?
**12.5 mg dosage strength is not available in Benadryl (diphenhydramine) ® Allergy Kapseals® Capsules. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
What is the brand name for diphenhydramine systemic?
Product(s) containing diphenhydramine: diphenhydramine systemic. Brand names: Benadryl, Banophen, Benadryl Allergy, Diphen. Drug class(es): anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents, antihistamines, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics. Diphenhydramine systemic is used in the treatment of: Allergic Reactions.
What is the brand name for Benadryl?
BRAND NAME(S): Benadryl. USES: Diphenhydramine injection is an antihistamine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) along with epinephrine and other treatments.
Does Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause dry mouth?
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an older antihistamine with known anticholinergic properties that can lead to several side effects, including xerostomia (dry mouth).
Is diphenhydramine cholinergic or anticholinergic?
This means that older antihistamines, like diphenhydramine, block some of the actions mediated by the cholinergic system and thus are described as having anticholinergic effects in addition to their histamine (H1) antagonist activity.1 Why is diphenhydramine more likely to cause anticholinergic side effects like xerostomia?
Is there an over-the-counter version of daydiphenhydramine?
Diphenhydramine is a first-generation H1 antihistamine that is widely used as a generic, over-the-counter medication to treat allergies. When exceeding approved doses, diphenhydramine produces powerful deliriant effects.