Diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine belongs to a group of medications known as antihistamines. Antihistamines are used to treat symptoms caused by Allergies, including itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and skin rash and irritations.
Available form
Tablet, Tablet, Capsule, Tablet, Injectable, Elixir, Syrup, Strip
Dosage
6.25mg/5ml, 10mg/ml, 12.5mg, 12.5mg/5ml, 19mg, 25mg, 50mg/ml, 50mg
Manufacturers
Jamp Pharma Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Juno, Laboratoire Riva, Laboratoires Confab, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Omega Laboratories, Pendopharm Division Of Pharmascience Inc, Pharmascience, Sandoz
Branded drugs
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Adults and children 12 years of age and older: The usual dose is 25 mg to 50 mg taken by mouth 3 or 4 times a day. No more than 200 mg should be taken in a 24-hour period. As there are various strengths and forms of diphenhydramine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Diphenhydramine. Take diphenhydramine exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Children 6 to 11 years of age: The usual dose is 12.5 mg to 25 mg every 4 to 6 hours. No more than 100 mg should be taken in a 24-hour period.
Children 2 to 5 years of age: The usual dose is 6.25 mg every 4 to 6 hours. No more than 25 mg should be taken in a 24-hour period.
Children under 2 years of age: The usual dose is 3.125 mg every 4 to 6 hours. No more than 12.5 mg should be taken in a 24-hour period.
Do not give diphenhydramine capsules or caplets to children younger than 12 years of age unless directed to do so by your child's doctor. As there are various strengths and forms (e.g., children's liquid, elixir) of diphenhydramine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving Diphenhydramine to a child.
Use an oral syringe to measure each dose of the liquid, as it gives a more accurate measurement than household teaspoons.
Cream: For adults and children 2 years and over, apply a thin layer of cream 3 or 4 times a day to the affected area. If the skin condition worsens or persists for longer than 7 days, do not continue this medication without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones above, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to use Diphenhydramine exactly as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.
Store Diphenhydramine at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
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