Allergy
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Allergy?
Generic Name: diphenhydrAMINE
Other Brand Names:
40 Winks, Aler-Dryl, Banophen, Benadryl, Calm-Aid, Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid, Diphedryl, Diphen, Genahist, Hydramine, Nu-Med, Nytol Caplet, Quenalin, Scot-Tussin Allergy Relief Formula, Sleep, Sleepinal, Sominex, Twilite
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Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Diphenhydramine blocks the effects of the naturally
occurring chemical histamine in the body.
Diphenhydramine is used to treat sneezing; runny nose; itching, watery eyes; hives; rashes;
itching; and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.
Diphenhydramine is also used to suppress coughs, to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and
to treat mild forms of Parkinson's disease.
Diphenhydramine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Communities and Forums (7)
Posts on Allergy (2628)
allergy to PTU and methimazole - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Nov 25, 2009Wet ears - Allergy Community
- Nov 25, 2009people allergic to people - Allergy Community
- Nov 23, 2009bad body odor anyone - help! - Allergy Community
- Nov 23, 2009Moon-face caused by Prednisone - Allergy Community
- Nov 23, 2009Heat Spots on legs - Allergy Community
- Nov 22, 2009allergic to weed? - Allergy Community
- Nov 21, 2009People are allergic to me too - Allergy Community
- Nov 20, 2009
My friends and I live on the lake all summer. Occasionally, activities (diving, skiing fall...
Journals about Allergy(11)
Alder 25grains/m3 Moderate
Birch 155grains/m3 High
Maple 3grains/m3 L...
Today is going better though I woke up with a migraine. Also, I haven't been hungry i...
Alder 225grains/m3 High
Elm 35grains/m3 Moderate
Poplar 1grains/m3 Low
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