Benadryl AH/Benadryl Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Diphenhydramine HCl

Indications/Uses

Temporary relief of hay fever & other upper resp allergy symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, & itchy, watery eyes; common cold symptoms of runny nose & sneezing; cough. Allergic dermatoses eg, urticaria, food allergy, pruritus. Prevention & treatment of nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated w/ motion sickness. Helps to reduce difficulty falling asleep (adult & childn ≥12 yr).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr Antitussive 168 mg daily in divided doses of up to 28 mg every 4 hr. Antihistaminic/antiemetic 300 mg daily in divided doses no >25-50 mg every 4-6 hr. Nighttime sleep aid 50 mg at bedtime. Childn 6 to <12 yr Antitussive 84 mg daily in divided doses of up to 14 mg every 4 hr. Antihistaminic/antiemetic 150 mg daily in divided doses no >12.5-25 mg every 4-6 hr, 4 to <6 yr Antitussive 42 mg daily in divided doses of up to 7 mg every 4 hr, 2 to <6 yr Antihistaminic 37.5 mg daily in divided doses no <6.25 mg every 4-6 hr.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Not to be used for persistent or chronic cough eg, those occurring w/ asthma, or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions. Patients w/ resp condition eg, emphysema (adult), chronic bronchitis, or acute or chronic bronchial asthma; glaucoma, prostate hyperplasia w/ urinary retention. Do not use w/ any other product containing diphenhydramine. May cause drowsiness. Caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. Do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery when used to reduce difficulty in falling asleep. Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. Not recommended as antitussive in childn <4 yr. Do not use as antihistaminic in childn <2 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Confusional state, irritability, nervousness, hallucination, sedation, agitation, insomnia, abnormal coordination, convulsion, headache, paraesthesia, tremor, blurred vision, tinnitus, palpitations, tachycardia, dry throat, hypotension, chest discomfort, nasal dryness, constipation, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, rash, pruritus, urticaria, urinary retention.

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Drug Interactions

May enhance sedative effects of CNS depressants including alcohol, sedatives & tranquilizers.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AA02 - diphenhydramine ; Belongs to the class of aminoalkyl ethers used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Benadryl AH cap 25 mg

Packing/Price

4's

Form

Benadryl syr 12.5 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Benadryl AH/Benadryl

diphenhydramine

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Distributor:

JNTL Consumer Health