Diphenhydramine

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Diphenhydramine is a commonly used antihistamine, which is also used for coughs and to aid sleep.[1]

Brand names

Diphenhydramine is marketed under many different brand names including:

  • Allermax
  • Banophen
  • Benadryl
  • Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid
  • Diphedryl or Diphenhis
  • Nytol QuickCaps
  • QlearQuil Nightitme Allergy Relief
  • Siladryl Allergy
  • Silphen Cough
  • Sominex
  • Tranquil, Twilite,
  • Vanamine PD
  • Z-Sleep
  • ZzzQuil[1]

Theory

Evidence

Clinicians

Risks and safety

Costs and availability

Diphenhydramine is available over the counter, under many different brand names.

See also

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