Warning: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise and judgment of your physician. this must not be construed to indicate that use of drug is safe or effective for you. Consult youre pharmacist before using this tablet.
Diphenhydramine - oral
(dye-fen-hi-druh-meen)
common brand names: Benadryl, Genahist, Sominex, Uni-Hist
Medi Phedryl Usage: this 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 side effects about certain psychiatric drugs.
How to use Medi Phedryl: May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Follow doctor's instructions. do not take more than recommended.
Medi Phedryl side effects: can cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss about appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, irritability, dry mouth and nose. These effects should subside as you're body adjusts to the pill. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your healthcare professional. Notify your physician if you develop: breathing difficulties, pounding or irregular heartbeat, ringing in ears, difficulty urinating. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or physician.
Medi Phedryl Precautions: don't take for few days before allergy testing as test results can be affected. Tell your physician youre 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 in performing activities requiring alertness. Limit alcohol intake or other sedating medications to avoid excessive drowsiness. do not give regular tablets or oral liquid to children younger than six years of age unless directed to do so by doctor. it medication must be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with you're physician. Because this medication appears in breast milk, consult your pharmacist before breast-feeding.
Medi Phedryl drug interactions: Tell your doctor of every prescription & nonprescription drugs you may use, especially about: sleeping tablets, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, med since depression, anti-seizure drugs, narcotic pain drug (e.g., codeine), other medications since colds/hay fever/allergies. don't take if you have taken any MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within last two weeks. cash the labels on every some your medicines because they may also contain diphenhydramine. this includes diphenhydramine ether taken by mouth or applied to skin (e.g., anti-itch cream, ointment, or spray). Ask your pharmacist about safe use ofthose products. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or healthcare professional approval.
Medi Phedryl 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 of consciousness, and seizures. in kid, excitement may occur first followed by loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, & seizures.
Medi Phedryl special notes: do not share this product with others.
If you missed Medi Phedryl dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.
Medi Phedryl Storage: Store in room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. don't store in the bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms of it drug.
Medical alert: youre condition can cause complications in medical emergency.
Active Ingredients : Diphenhydramine