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Benadryl Tablets
Generic name: Diphenhydramine HCI
Why is Diphenhydramine prescribed?
Diphenhydramine sleeping pills is an antihistamine used to lessen the time to fall a sleep and provides more depth and pleasant to your sleep. In night while sleeping if you become nervous or awakened several times with regular intervals of times then Diphenhydramine will be helpful to you. Diphenhydramine sleeping pills may be prescribed for other uses. Benadryl Sleeping Tablets has been also used to treat Parkinsonism, motion sickness and certain allergic conjunctives.
Diphenhydramine sleeping pills is an antihistamine which is also used for treating allergic reactions. When body is suffering from particular types of allergic reaction Histamine is released and some times during viral infections like common cold.
Take Diphenhydramine exactly as directed
Never apply your own expertise while taking decision to consume Diphenhydramine or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Although side effects from Diphenhydramine are not common, they can occur from Benadryl Sleeping Tablets.
Consult your doctor if any of below symptoms is severe or do not go away when taking Diphenhydramine:
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Nose and throat upset stomach
- Chest congestion
- Headache
Best time to take Diphenhydramine
- It is recommended that Diphenhydramine should be taken before bedtime. It must not be used for a longer period of time than one week.
- Used by the children under 18 should be avoided.
- If your sleeping disorder reduces the dosage of Diphenhydramine should be reduced as well.
Special care with Diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine must not be taken along with alcohol, tranquilizers or antidepressants for this can increase the effect.
If you are already using any medicine then before deciding to take Diphenhydramine, you must please contact your doctor.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding with Diphenhydramine
- During pregnancy Diphenhydramine should not be taken.
- Always contact your doctor before using Benadryl Sleeping Tablets, Diphenhydramine when breastfeeding.
Driving
Diphenhydramine is utilized to sleep, so avoid when going to drive or any dangerous machine.
Use for children
Children under 12 years should never consume Diphenhydramine
How to take Diphenhydramine
For the intake of Diphenhydramine, Swallow the tablet with some form of liquid.
Adults:
The recommended dosage of Diphenhydramine is 1 tablet per day 20-30 minutes before bedtime.
Overdose with Diphenhydramine
In case of overdose with Diphenhydramine – call nearest hospital for detoxification; indicate type of pharmaceutical and quantity.
Possible side effects when taking Diphenhydramine:
Common:
Dizziness, dry mouth/nose, or drowsy/sedated.
Rare:
Nausea/vomiting, headache, blurred vision, tightness of the chest, coordination problems, wheezing, abnormal heartbeat, insomnia, nervous/restless, confusion, flushing, seizures, hallucinations, problems urinating, nightmares, or skin rash.
See physician always:
Nausea/vomiting, headache, blurred vision, tightness of the chest, coordination problems, wheezing, nervous/restless, abnormal heartbeat, confusion, insomnia, flushing, seizures, hallucinations, nightmares, problems urinating, or skin rash.
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