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Daily Medication Pearl: Diphenhydramine (Banophen)
Diphenhydramine (Banophen) temporarily relieves the symptoms of upper respiratory allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.
Medication Pearl of the Day: Diphenhydramine (Banophen)
Indication: Diphenhydramine (Banophen) is an antihistamine that temporarily relieves the symptoms of upper respiratory allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.
Insight:
- Dosing: Take diphenhydramine every 4-6 hours.
- Dosage forms: Capsules
- Adverse events: Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, stomach upset, blurred vision, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur.
- Mechanism of action: This medication works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that the body makes during an allergic reaction.
- Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson
Sources:
DailyMed - BANOPHEN- diphenhydramine hcl capsule (nih.gov)
Major Analgesic Caplets Banophen, 50mg, 1000s, Compare to Benadryl, ND — Devine Express