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Twilite

Generic name:diphenhydramineDYE-fen-HYE-dra-meen ]
Brand names: Allermax, Benadryl, Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid, Diphedryl, Dytuss, ... show all 17 brands
Drug classes:Anticholinergic antiemetics, Anticholinergic antiparkinson agents, Antihistamines, Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 29, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Twilite?

Twilite is an antihistamine that is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Twilite is also used to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This medicine sleep aid medicine is not for use in children younger than 12 years old.

There are many brands and forms of diphenhydramine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Twilite may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Use Twilite exactly as directed. Taking too much Twilite can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Twilite sleep aid medicine is not for use in children younger than 12 years old.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Twilite if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

Ask a doctor before using this medic