Diphenhydramine Hcl (Sleep)
diphenhydrAMINE HCl (Sleep) 50 Tablets
What is Diphenhydramine Hcl (Sleep)?
Diphenhydramine HCl is an antihistamine commonly used to treat allergy symptoms and also used as a sleep aid due to its sedative properties. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Diphenhydramine is also effective in reducing occasional sleeplessness and helping users fall asleep faster.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 Diphenhydramine Hcl (Sleep) ?
Diphenhydramine HCl is an antihistamine commonly used to treat allergy symptoms and also used as a sleep aid due to its sedative properties. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Diphenhydramine is also effective in reducing occasional sleeplessness and helping users fall asleep faster.- 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.
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