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| Type | Antihistamine, allergy medication |
|---|---|
| Inception | 1946 |
| Manufacturer | Kenvue |
| Available | Available |
| Website | www |
Benadryl is a brand of various antihistamine medications used to stop allergies, whose content varies in different countries, but which includes some combination of diphenhydramine, acrivastine, and/or cetirizine.
It is sold by Kenvue and is used to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, runny nose, rash, and hives.[1] Some forms of Benadryl are to be taken orally, while some creams and gels are to be applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects of the drug include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth and throat, confusion, and blurred vision.[2]
In the United States and Canada, the active ingredient is diphenhydramine. In the United Kingdom, the active ingredients of Benadryl are the second-generation antihistamines acrivastine[3] or cetirizine.[4] Benadryl is also sold as a cough medicine in Australia, India and New Zealand containing diphenhydramine, as well as the antitussive dextromethorphan or the expectorant guaifenesin.[5]
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- ^ "Benadryl Allergy One A Day 10mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics". eMC. November 11, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ "ARTG, PI and CMI results searching for Benadryl". Department of Health Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2016.