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Diphenhydramine - oral
(dye-fen-hi-druh-meen)
common brand names: Benadryl, Genahist, Sominex, Uni-Hist
Simular Drugs : Sb Sleep, Sb Sleep Aid
Sb Sleep Usage: it medication provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes & sneezing. Also used to treat motion sickness, anxiety, tension, sleeplessness or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs.
How to use Sb Sleep: May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Follow doctor's instructions. do not take more than recommended.
Sb Sleep side effects: can cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss about appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability, dry mouth and nose. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to medication. If these effects persist or worsen, inform youre doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, pounding or irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Sb Sleep Precautions: do not take for few days before allergy testing as test results canbe affected. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: asthma, glaucoma, ulcers, difficulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate gland), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, an overactive thyroid gland. Change from seated or lying position slowly to avoid dizziness. Use caution at performing activities requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake or other sedating drugs to avoid excessive drowsiness. do not give regular tablets or oral liquid to kid younger then six years of age unless directed to do so by doctor. this drug must be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with your healthcare professional. Because this medication appears in breast milk, consult your pharmacist before breast-feeding.
Sb Sleep drug interactions: Tell your pharmacist of all prescription & nonprescription medications you may use, especially about: sleeping meds, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, medication for depression, anti-seizure tablets, narcotic pain drug (e.g., codeine), other medications for colds/hay fever/allergies. don't take if you have taken any MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within last 2 weeks. check the labels on all youre medicines because they may also contain diphenhydramine. this includes diphenhydramine either taken by mouth or applied to skin (e.g., anti-itch cream, ointment, or spray). Ask your pharmacist about the safe use ofthose products. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.
Sb Sleep Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, flushing, fever, weakness, tremor, muscle twitching, loss about consciousness, & seizures. at children, excitement may occur 1-st followed by loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, & seizures.
Sb Sleep special notes: do not share this product with others.
If you missed Sb Sleep dose: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for following dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume youre usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' dose to catch up.
Sb Sleep Storage: Store in room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. do not store in bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms of this medication.
Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
Active Ingredients : Diphenhydramine