Benadryl-D? Allergy & Sinus [OTC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Aldex? CT;Benadryl-D? Allergy & Sinus [OTC];Benadryl-D? Children's Allergy & Sinus [OTC];Dimetapp? Children's Nighttime Cold & Congestion [OTC];Triaminic? Children's Night Time Cold & Cough [OTC]
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
- Diphenhydramine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
- Phenylephrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow it whole.
- There is a liquid (suspension, syrup) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake suspension well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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