Banophen
Banophen 100 Tablets
What is Banophen?
If you suffer from a rash, itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, or cough, your doctor might prescribe diphenhydramine. This drug does not cure your allergy or infection, it only controls symptoms. Diphenhydramine is not meant to treat illnesses such as asthma or COPD.Side Effects
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Hallucinations (seeing things that are not really there).
- Lightheadedness or fainting.
Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an enlarged prostate, or trouble urinating. Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, or a breathing problem such as emphysema, bronchitis, or asthma. Make sure your doctor knows if you have any other allergies.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). If you have this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
- Pain when urinating, or change in how much or how often you urinate.
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What is Banophen ?
If you suffer from a rash, itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, or cough, your doctor might prescribe diphenhydramine. This drug does not cure your allergy or infection, it only controls symptoms. Diphenhydramine is not meant to treat illnesses such as asthma or COPD.- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Hallucinations (seeing things that are not really there).
- Lightheadedness or fainting.
- Pain when urinating, or change in how much or how often you urinate.
- Upset stomach.
- Thick mucus in your nose or throat.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an enlarged prostate, or trouble urinating. Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, or a breathing problem such as emphysema, bronchitis, or asthma. Make sure your doctor knows if you have any other allergies.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). If you have this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
- Pain when urinating, or change in how much or how often you urinate.
Banophen Coupons & Prices
Banophen 100 Tablets
Banophen prices by dosage
Lowest cash price with a free Rx.com coupon vs. the average retail price.
| Dosage | Quantity | Retail price | Rx.com price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 capsules · Bottle | 30 | — | $7.53 |
| 100 tablets · Bottle | 30 | $11.99 | $5.34 |
| 100 capsules · Bottle | 30 | $15.25 | $5.10 |
Cash prices near ZIP 77433; updated regularly. Actual pharmacy price may vary.
Banophen is a brand name for diphenhydramine hydrochloride, the same antihistamine sold as Benadryl and store-brand allergy and sleep products, and it's available over the counter without a prescription; enter your ZIP above for a Banophen coupon to compare today's price across nearby pharmacies before you buy.
What is Banophen and how does it work?
Banophen contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride, a first-generation (sedating) antihistamine that blocks H1 receptors. Because it crosses into the brain, it's used both as an allergy and cold medicine and, at the same dose, as an OTC nighttime sleep aid. Labeled uses include temporary relief of hay fever and upper-respiratory allergy symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes), the common cold, cough from minor throat irritation, prevention and treatment of nausea and dizziness from motion sickness, and occasional sleeplessness in "PM"-type products.
Diphenhydramine is also sold under other brand names, including Benadryl, and as the generic diphenhydramine.
Comparing Banophen prices and how to save
Banophen doesn't have a manufacturer copay card since it's an OTC product, but OTC prices still vary quite a bit by pharmacy and by whether you buy the brand or the store/generic version. Because generic diphenhydramine is widely available, comparing the store brand against Banophen or Benadryl at checkout is worth doing before you buy.
Enter your ZIP code above to see a current Rx.com coupon price for diphenhydramine at pharmacies near you, and compare it against the shelf price of Banophen, Benadryl, or the store's own generic. Prices differ by location and by strength or package size, so it pays to check before you check out.
Banophen vs. other allergy and sleep options
If daytime drowsiness is a concern, non-sedating second-generation antihistamines such as Zyrtec (cetirizine) and Claritin (loratadine) treat the same allergy symptoms with less sedation for most people, though they aren't labeled as sleep aids.
- For allergy relief without drowsiness: Zyrtec or Claritin
- Other diphenhydramine-based products: Benadryl or generic diphenhydramine
- Another sedating antihistamine sometimes used for occasional sleeplessness: doxylamine, found in products like Unisom SleepTabs
Talk to a pharmacist or your provider about which option best fits your symptoms and health history.
Safety information
Banophen causes noticeable drowsiness in most people, so avoid alcohol, driving, or operating machinery after taking it. It also has anticholinergic effects like dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention, so use caution if you have glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or urinary retention, or a breathing condition such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis. Diphenhydramine is generally listed among medicines older adults should use cautiously or avoid, since it can increase confusion and fall risk.
Don't give it to children under 6 without a doctor's guidance, and don't use it just to make a child sleepy. Avoid combining it with other sedatives, sleep aids, or other products that also contain diphenhydramine, since it's easy to accidentally double up across cold, allergy, and sleep products. This isn't medical advice; check with your doctor or pharmacist about whether Banophen is right for you.
This Banophen information was written and reviewed against authoritative U.S. medical sources — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine), DailyMed, and FDA prescribing information — and checked for accuracy. It is provided for education and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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Reviewed against FDA labeling · Last reviewed July 2026
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