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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or ohter healthcare professional. It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DIPHENHYDRAMINE - ORAL
(dye-fen-HI-druh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Benadryl, Genahist, Sominex, Uni-Hist
USES: This medication provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.
Also used to treat motion sickness, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness or involuntary movemnets due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs.
HOW TO USE: May be taken with food or milk if stomach uspet occurs.
Follow doctor's instructions. Do not take more than recommenedd.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability, dry mouth and nose.
These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
If these effects perisst or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, pounding or irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, dfificulty urinating.
If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not take for several days before allergy testing as test results can be affected. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, diffciulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate gland), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland.
Change from a seated or lying position slowly to aovid dizziness. Use cuation in performing activities requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake or other sedating medications to avoid excessive drowsiness. Do not give regular tablets or oral liquid to a child younger than six years of age unless directed to do so by a doctor. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during prgenancy. Disucss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Because this medication appears in braest milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, anti-seizure drugs, narcotic pain medication (e.G., codeine), other medications for colds/hay fever/allergies. Do not take if you have taken any MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks. Check the labels on all your mediciens because they may also contain diphenhydramine. This includes diphenhydramine either taken by mouth or appiled to the skin (e.G., anti-itch cream, ointment, or spray). Ask your pharmacist about the safe use ofthose produtcs. Do not start or stop any mdeicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flushing, fever, weakness, tremor, muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, and seizures. In children, excitement may occur first folloewd by loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not sahre this product with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not sotre in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of this medictaion.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emeregncy. For ernollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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