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How to Take Diphenhydramine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as a cream, lotion and ointment to apply topically.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- Adult- The recommended dose is 25 mg to 50 mg (1 to 2 capsules).
Child- The recommended dose is 12.5 mg to 25 mg (1 capsule).
Topical: Apply a thin layer over the affected area as directed by your physician.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in newborns and patients with hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Diphenhydramine

This medication is an antihistamine, prescribed for severe allergic conditions such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Diphenhydramine

India :


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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