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Diphenhist

Main Ingredient: Diphenhydramine

Diphenhist 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 Diphenhist relieves red, itchy eyes and the redness and swelling from hives and other rashes that are caused by allergic reactions. Diphenhist also relieves the sneezing, coughing, runny or stuffy nose, and other symptoms of seasonal allergies and the common cold with drying and sedative effects.

Diphenhist is also used in patients Parkinson's disease, to treat allergic reactions to blood transfusions, insomnia and motion sickness.

WARNING AND CAUTION

Avoid using Diphenhist if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to antihistamines.

Avoid using Diphenhist or other antihistamines if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, peptic ulcer or other stomach problems, enlarged prostate, or difficulty urinating.

Use Diphenhist with care if you have a history of asthma, emphysema, thyroid disease, high blood pressure, or heart disease.

Diphenhist can cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery until you know how you respond to Diphenhist.

Diphenhist should not be used in newborn or premature infants.

DIPHENHIST SIDE EFFECTS

Antihistamines like Diphenhist 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 Diphenhist may include dizziness, excessive calm, dry mouth increased chest congestion, drowsiness, and upset stomach.

Rare side effects of Diphenhist 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.

DIPHENHIST INTERACTION

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Diphenhist.

Check with your doctor before combining Diphenhist with the following:

Antidepressant (MAO) inhibitors
Sedative
Tranquilizers and sleeping pills

Herbs like catnip, gotu kola, kava, ginseng, St. John's wort and others.

DIPHENHIST DOSES

Diphenhist 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

DIPHENHIST AND PREGNANCY

Consult your doctor before using Diphenhist during pregnancy especially during the last trimester.

Antihistamine like Diphenhist is not recommended for nursing mothers. Switch to bottle-feed while taking Diphenhist.

DIPHENHIST OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Diphenhist 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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