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Side effect(s) of Diphenhydramine


Review the side-effects of Diphenhydramine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Topical
- Skin rash, sunburn, increased sensitivity to sunlamps and sunlight.

   Miscellaneous
- Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, muscle weakness and nervousness.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine(Aler-Dryl) generic is an antihistamine, prescribed for severe allergic conditions such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes. It is also used for itching of insect bites, sunburns, bee stings, poison ivy, poison oak and minor skin irritation.


Trade Names for Diphenhydramine

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International :


Aler-Dryl, Allergia-C, Allermax, Altaryl, Banophen, Benadryl, Bromanate, AF Bydramine, Compoz, Nighttime Sleep Aid, Dicopanol, Diphedryl, Diphen, Diphenadryl, Diphenhist, Diphenylin, Dytan, Hydramine, Nervine, Nytol, Pardryl, Q-Dryl, Siladryl, Sleepinal, Sominex, Twilite, Unisom
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