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Diphenhydramine
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Benadryl; Benylin; Nytol; Sominex
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Antihistamine; Sedative; Antiemetic; Antivertigo; Antitussive; Topical Anesthetic
CHEMICAL NAME
2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethylamine
DESCRIPTION
Diphenhydramine (DPH) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic and sedative effects. It is found in both OTC and prescription drugs used in the treatment of allergy-related symptoms, some cold and flu symptoms, insomnia, motion sickness and Parkinson's disease.
CAUTION
Many oral diphenhydramine preparations contain analgesics such as acetaminophen or aspirin, which can be toxic to the liver in high doses.
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