Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion

Generic name:diphenhydramine hydrochloride and phenylephrine hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 1, 2020.

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Drug Facts

Uses

• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • nasal congestion
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • nasal congestion
• temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure

Warnings

Do not use

• to make a child sleepy
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
• if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• glaucoma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

• do not exceed recommended dose
• marked drowsiness may occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
• symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever.