Do you use Benadryl?

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Benadryl

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Questions & Answers

Question

Chase Billow

Makes me incredibly sleepy.

posted on October 23, 2015

Question

Blair Pearl

This also makes me tired.

posted on October 26, 2015

Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Do not use

  • to make a child sleepy
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Do not use

  • to make a child sleepy
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • itching of the nose or throat
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
    • runny nose
    • sneezing

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Benadryl Manufacturers

  • Mechanical Servants, Llc
    Benadryl | Mechanical Servants, Llc
    No Recall

    Benadryl | Mechanical Servants, Llc

    Benadryl | Mechanical Servants, Llc
    take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 tablets children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet children under 6 years do not use
  • Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc.
    Benadryl | Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
    No Recall

    Benadryl | Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

    Benadryl | Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
    take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 tablets children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet children under 6 years do not use
  • Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div Mcneil-ppc, Inc
    Benadryl | Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div Mcneil-ppc, Inc
    No Recall

    Benadryl | Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div Mcneil-ppc, Inc

    Benadryl | Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div Mcneil-ppc, Inc
    take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 tablets children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet children under 6 years do not use