Diphenhydramine Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Diphenhydramine Capsule
| Generic name | diphenhydramine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antihistamine (anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents, antihistamines, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics) |
| Forms | Tablet, Chewable tablet, Capsule, Liquid, Injection, Oral solution |
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of a natural chemical called histamine in the body. Histamine can cause sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and a runny nose.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.