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diphenhydrAMINE

diphenhydrAMINE
Brand names: Banophen, Benadryl, Benadryl Fastmelt, diphenhydramine HCl, Q-Dryl
Form Strength
CAPSULE, ORAL 25 mg; 50 mg
LIQUID, ORAL 12.5 mg/5 mL
SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 50 mg/mL
TABLET, CHEWABLE, ORAL 12.5 mg
TABLET, ORAL 25 mg


Additional Information:
Top 100 Hospital Administered Drug
Drug Name Common Side Effects
diphenhydramine
  • dizziness, sedation
  • dry mouth
  • urinary retention, diarrhea, constipation

For use in clinic for infusion reaction, see protocol 906.6606

For "Magic Mouthwash", the Legacy approved mixture is Maalox ESviscous lidocaine, and diphenhydramine in 1:1:1 ratio


Last updated: Jan. 31, 2020







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