Benadryl

Details

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Purpose

Diphenhydramine 25mg soft gelatin capsules are used for the treatment of

• Nasal allergies like runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
• Insomnia
• Motion sickness

The medication comes under the brand name of Benadryl. By this name, the medicine is famous in the pharma market.

 

How does it work?

The capsules fall under the category of antihistaminic medications. Benadryl capsules work by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation, itching, congestion, and other allergic reactions.

 

Measures and precautions

1. Diphenhydramine 25mg soft gelatin capsules are prescribed by the doctor to treat all nasal allergies and insomnia problems.
2. Read the instructions of the medication guide beforehand to avoid any misconceptions.
3. Benadryl medicine shows its action within one hour of its consumption.
4. The tablets are consumed orally from the mouth.
5. Consume the medicine at the prescribed time. It is usually advised to take the capsules at bedtime after meals.
6. Diphenhydramine 25mg soft gelatin capsules are food-dependent medications. The capsules should be taken with meals.
7. The doses of this medication are purely based on the patient’s medical conditions.
8. Do not chew or crush the capsules. Do swallow the capsule whole.
9. Consume the benadryl capsules regularly in prescribed doses to get better results.
10. Avoid the usage of alcohol with these tablets. as the combination is not good for the health.
11. Pregnant women and breastfeeding women should not intake such tablets, as they are not good for them.
12. It is recommended for people who are dealing with any form of kidney or liver problems.
13. If any form of allergies is seen, then it should be reported to the doctor immediately.
14. Avoid driving when on the use of diphenhydramine 25mg soft gelatin capsules it can make you lose your balance.
15. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines for glaucoma and diabetes.
16. In the case of liver and kidney patients, the capsules should be used with caution.
17. If you miss any dose of this medicine, then take it as soon as possible. but if the time of the next dose comes, then don’t overdose on these capsules.
18. If the side-effects persist for a longer time then do consult the doctor.

 

Side-effects

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth

 

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are seen with drugs like alprazolam, afirlukast, betahistine, chlordiazepoxide, etc. the capsules should not be consumed with these drugs.