Diphedryl
Generic name:diphenhydramine [ DYE-fen-HYE-dra-meen ]
Brand names: Allermax, Benadryl, Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid, Diphedryl, Dytuss,
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Drug classes:Anticholinergic antiemetics, Anticholinergic antiparkinson agents, Antihistamines, Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
What is Diphedryl?
Diphedryl is an antihistamine that is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.
Diphedryl 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.
Diphedryl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Use Diphedryl exactly as directed. Taking too much Diphedryl can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.
Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Diphedryl sleep aid medicine is not for use in children younger than 12 years old.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Diphedryl if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder;
glaucoma; or
a thyroid disorder.
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