Diphenhydramine
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Diphenhydramine is a commonly used antihistamine, which is also used for coughs, to aid sleep and for certain symptoms of Parkinson's diease, as well as for allergy symptoms.[1]
Brand names[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Clinicians[edit | edit source]
Risks and safety[edit | edit source]
Side effects include dizziness and drowsiness.[1]
Costs and availability[edit | edit source]
Diphenhydramine is available over the counter, under many different brand names.[1]
See also[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Diphenhydramine - drugs.com
- Diphenhydramine - NHS
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Diphenhydramine Uses, Dosage & Side Effects". Drugs.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
