Main Ingredient: Diphenhydramine
Diphen AF is an antihistamine which blocks the release of histamine, a chemical in the body that narrows air passages in the lungs and causes inflammation during allergy reaction. By doing so Diphen AF relieves red, itchy eyes and the redness and swelling from hives and other rashes that are caused by allergic reactions. Diphen AF also relieves the sneezing, coughing, runny or stuffy nose, and other symptoms of seasonal allergies and the common cold with drying and sedative effects.
Diphen AF is also used in patients Parkinson's disease, to treat allergic reactions to blood transfusions, insomnia and motion sickness.
WARNING AND CAUTION
Avoid using Diphen AF if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to antihistamines.
Avoid using Diphen AF or other antihistamines if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, peptic ulcer or other stomach problems, enlarged prostate, or difficulty urinating.
Use Diphen AF with care if you have a history of asthma, emphysema, thyroid disease, high blood pressure, or heart disease.
Diphen AF can cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery until you know how you respond to Diphen AF.
Diphen AF should not be used in newborn or premature infants.
DIPHEN AF SIDE EFFECTS
Antihistamines like Diphen AF can make adults less alert and may cause excitability, in young children.
Seniors are more likely to experience lightheadedness, extreme calm, and low blood pressure.
Common side effects of Diphen AF may include dizziness, excessive calm, dry mouth increased chest congestion, drowsiness, and upset stomach.
Rare side effects may include confusion, blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea, excitation, fatigue, difficult urination, headache, hives, hypersensitivity to light, irregular heartbeat, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, nausea, rash, ringing in the ears, stuffy nose, tightness of chest, vertigo, and vomiting.
DIPHEN AF INTERACTION
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Diphen AF.
Check with your doctor before combining Diphen AF with the following:
Antidepressant (MAO) inhibitors
Sedative
Tranquilizers and
sleeping pills
Herbs like catnip, gotu kola, kava, ginseng, St. John's wort and others.
DIPHEN AF DOSES
Diphen AF should not be used in newborn or premature infants.
For Allergy
Adults and Children 12 and older: 25-50 mg every 4-6
hours
For Insomnia
Adults and Children 12 and older: 25-50 mg at
bedtime
For Cough
Adults and Children 12 and older: 25 mg every 4
hours
Children 6-12 years: 12.5 mg every 4 hours
Children 2-6 years:
6.25 mg every 4 hours
DIPHEN AF AND PREGNANCY
Consult your doctor before using Diphen AF during pregnancy especially during the last trimester.
Antihistamine like Diphen AF is not recommended for nursing mothers. Switch to bottle-feed while taking Diphen AF.
DIPHEN AF OVERDOSE
Symptoms of Diphen AF overdose include aggression, confusion, severe drowsiness, dilated pupils, seizures, flushing and upset stomach.
In case of an overdose, seek medical attention right away.
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