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Benadryl Manufacturer: PARKE-DAVIS
Common Uses of Benadryl:
This medicine is an antihistamine used to treat or prevent allergy symptoms, to treat Parkinson's disease, to prevent nausea or vomiting, and to cause sedation. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Benadryl:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE IS SOMETIMES USED AT HOME as an injection. Before using this medicine, a health care professional will provide detailed instructions for its use. Ask any questions that you may have about this medicine or giving injections. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Benadryl Cautions:
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Check the labels on all your medicines because they may also contain diphenhydramine. This includes diphenhydramine either taken by mouth or applied to the skin (e.g., anti-itch cream, ointment, or spray). Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. FOR WOMEN: THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects of Benadryl:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness; dizziness; dry mouth, throat, or nose; or thickening of mucus in nose or throat. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
BENADRYL
Generic Version of Benadryl: E: DIPHENHYDRAMINE (dye-fen-HYE-dra-meen)Benadryl Manufacturer: PARKE-DAVIS
Common Uses of Benadryl:
This medicine is an antihistamine used to treat or prevent allergy symptoms, to treat Parkinson's disease, to prevent nausea or vomiting, and to cause sedation. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Benadryl:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE IS SOMETIMES USED AT HOME as an injection. Before using this medicine, a health care professional will provide detailed instructions for its use. Ask any questions that you may have about this medicine or giving injections. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Benadryl Cautions:
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Check the labels on all your medicines because they may also contain diphenhydramine. This includes diphenhydramine either taken by mouth or applied to the skin (e.g., anti-itch cream, ointment, or spray). Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. FOR WOMEN: THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects of Benadryl:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness; dizziness; dry mouth, throat, or nose; or thickening of mucus in nose or throat. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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