Diphenhydramine
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- Diphenhydramine
- Brand Names
- HISTAPRIN, Nightime Sleep Aid
- Application Number
- M
- Sponsor
- NorMed
- NDC Codes
- 3
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET, CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED, POWDER
- Routes
- ORAL
- Active Ingredients
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE
Indications and Usage
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the throat or nose
Warnings
Warnings Do not use to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin Ask a doctor before use if the child has a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis glaucoma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product marked drowsiness may occur sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness excitability may occur, especially in children Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at (1-800-222-1222).