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addiction to Diphenhydramine hydrochloride? Why do I feel so sick to the stomach when I am not taking Diphenhydramine hydrochloride found in allergy medicine? And how do I get beyond this? I take it and it like stays in my system for several days – but I can tell when it is out of my system bec... by Sick and Sad in Lost, 12/11/2005

If I have high bllod pressure or diabetes, is it a problem to take Diphenhydramine hy   I am having trouble sleeping. If I have high bllod pressure or diabetes, is it a problem to take Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 50 mg. ? by sol awend in MPLS. ,MN, 05/18/2008

Diphenhydramine interaction with dihydrochloride Is there a drug interaction between dihydrochloride and Diphenhydramine? Thank you. by Mary Beth Manny in Troy, NY, 11/28/2007

what is mechanism of action and common indication I would like to know the mechanism of action and common indication of the following drugs: 1.Diphenhydramine HCl 2.Chlorpheniramine maleate 3.Dextromethorphan Hbr 4.Phenylephrine HCl 5.Guiafenesin 6.Acetaminophen 7.Doxylamine Succinate     T... by Melody Cruz in Los Angeles, California, 05/30/2007

what is the mechanism of action and common indication of diphenhydramine HCl drug? I would like to know the mechanism of action and common indication of Diphenhydramine HCl drug to the human body. This is part of our assignment from my class of Pharmacy Technician course. by Melody Cruz in Los Angeles, California, 05/30/2007

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Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
(dye-fen- HY-drah-meen)
Pregnancy Category: B Allerdryl AllerMax AllerMax Allergy & Cough Formula Banophen Caplets Benadryl Benadryl Allergy Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs Benadryl Dye-Free Allergy Benadryl Dye-Free Allergy Liqui Gels Diphen AF Diphen Cough Diphenhist Genahist Hyrexin-50 Nytol Nytol Extra Strength PMS-Diphenhydramine Scheinpharm Diphenhydramine Scot-Tussin DM Siladryl Tusstat (OTC and Rx). Sleep-Aids: Dormin Miles Nervine Nighttime Sleep Aid Nytol Sleep-eze 3 Sleep-Eze D Sleepwell 2-nite Sominex (OTC)

Classification: Antihistamine, ethanolamine-type; antiemetic

See Also: See also Antihistamines , Antiemetics , and Antiparkinson Drugs .

Action/Kinetics: High sedative, anticholinergic, and antiemetic effects.

Uses: Hypersensitivity reactions, motion sickness (PO only), parkinsonism, nighttime sleep aid (PO only), antitussive (syrup only).

Contraindications: Topically to treat chickenpox, poison ivy, or sunburn. Topically on large areas of the body or on blistered or oozing skin.

How Supplied: Balm: 2%; Capsule: 25 mg, 50 mg; Chew Tablet: 12.5 mg; Cream: 2%; Elixir: 12.5 mg/5 mL; Injection: 10 mg/mL, 50 mg/mL; Liquid: 6.25 mg/5 mL, 12.5 mg/5 mL, 50 mg/15 mL; Lotion: 0.5%; Spray: 1%, 2%; Syrup: 12.5 mg/5 mL; Tablet: 25 mg, 50 mg

Dosage
?Capsules, Chewable Tablets, Elixir, Liquid, Syrup, Tablets Antihistamine, antiemetic, antimotion sickness, parkinsonism.
Adults: 25-50 mg t.i.d.-q.i.d.; pediatric, over 10 kg: 12.5-25 mg t.i.d.-q.i.d. (or 5 mg/kg/day not to exceed 300 mg/day or 150 mg/m 2/day).
Sleep aid.
Adults and children over 12 years: 50 mg at bedtime.
Antitussive (Syrup only).
Adults: 25 mg q 4 hr, not to exceed 100 mg/day; pediatric, 6-12 years: 12.5-25 mg q 4 hr, not to exceed 50 mg/day; pediatric, 2-6 years: 6.25 mg q 4 hr, not to exceed 25 mg/day.
?IV, Deep IM Parkinsonism.
Adults: 10-50 mg up to 100 mg if needed (not to exceed 400 mg/day); pediatric: 1.25 mg/kg (or 37.5 mg/m 2) q.i.d., not to exceed a total of 300 mg/day.