Diphenhydramine 50 mg/30 mL Solution

Compared to Benadryl 50 mg/30 mL Solution

How the medication works:

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine, which works by stopping the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.

Indications:
Allergic reactions: Take 15 ml (25 mg) to 30 ml (50 mg) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed for allergic reactions.
Insomnia (Sleep Aid): Take 15 ml (25 mg) to 30 ml (50 mg) by mouth 30 minutes before bedtime for insomnia

Age (years): Dose (tsp) every 4-6 hours

> 12 years: 2-4 tsp
6-12 years: 1-2 tsp
< 6 years: Consult your doctor

Adverse effect:

Dry mouth, drowsiness, fatigue, sleepy, dizziness, paraxodical excitation in children ( experiences excitement in opposed to the expected drowsiness)

Exclusion to self care:

A breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis (Swollen bronchial)
Glaucoma (eye nerve damage)
Trouble urinating caused by swollen prostate gland

Do not use:

To make a child sleepy
Another product containing diphenhydramine
Allergic to diphendydramine
Breastfeeding

Drug Interaction:
Sedative Increase drowsiness and sleepiness
Morphine ( pain medication) Slow down breathing
MAOIS

Stop use and ask your doctor if...
Using another product containing sedative

Special Instructions:

Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Reference:
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000005.htm
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=af5b9c99-03b8-4cf3-80d5-e484b36b6873
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