Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion Drug Information
Generic name: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Uses of Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat nasal congestion temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: runny nose sneezing nasal congestion temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Dosage & Administration of Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion
| adults and children 12 years and over |
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| children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
Side Effects of Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dose marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
Warnings & Cautions for Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion
Do not use to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not exceed recommended dose marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Drug Interactions with Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion
Pregnancy Safety for Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Contraindications for Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion
to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Overdosage Information for Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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