What are the ingredients in Benadryl?

What are the ingredients in Benadryl?

Ingredients

• Ingredient Name. Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg.
• Ingredient Purpose.
• Inactive Ingredients. carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide.

What is the decongestant in Benadryl?

BENADRYL® Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant is the only capsule to combine a fast acting antihistamine (acrivastine) with a powerful decongestant (pseudoephedrine).

Does Benadryl relieve congestion?

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Sudafed (pseudoephedrine HCI) are used to treat nasal congestion due to allergies. Benadryl is also an antihistamine used to treat other allergy symptoms (including hives, itching, watery eyes), insomnia, motion sickness, and mild cases of Parkinsonism.

Does Benadryl allergy plus congestion make you sleepy?

Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth/nose/throat, headache, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

What is Benadryl syrup used for?

Benadryl Syrup 150 ml belongs to a class of medication called ‘antihistamine’ (anti-allergic) primarily used to treat allergic symptoms (like sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy nose/throat), common cold symptoms, and cough.

What is the chemical name for Benadryl?

2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine
Diphenhydramine/IUPAC ID

What is Benadryl used for?

Diphenhydramine is used to relieve red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold. Diphenhydramine is also used to relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation.

Can I give my child Benadryl for congestion?

Benadryl is an antihistamine safe for children over age 1year. It may cause drowsiness and a few kids will get hyper, but it is a good medicine for itching and allergic reactions. It sometimes will help with a runny nose and drainage.

Is Benadryl good for cough?

Benadryl Dry Cough & Nasal Congestion is used to relieve the symptoms of cold and cough such as runny nose, nasal congestion and dry cough.

Can you take 2 benadryl congestion?

Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 1 tablet every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Is Benadryl syrup for dry cough?

What are the side effects of Benadryl cough syrup?

Benadryl Cough Syrup contains diphenhydramine, ammonium chloride and citrate as its main ingredients. It is used to relieve cough and cold, and also soothes the throat. A common side effect of taking Benadryl containing diphenhydramine is drowsiness. Other common side effects can include dry mouth and throat.

What is the composition of Benadryl dry cough and nasal congestion?

Benadryl Dry Cough and Nasal Congestion is a clear yellow viscous oral liquid with a banana flavour. Benadryl Dry Cough and Nasal Congestion is available in bottles of 100 mL. Each 5 mL of Benadryl Dry Cough & Nasal Congestion contains 10 mg of dextromethorphan hydrobromide and 30 mg of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride as the active ingredients.

What is Benadryl used to treat?

Benadryl Dry Cough & Nasal Congestion is used to relieve the symptoms of cold and cough such as runny nose, nasal congestion and dry cough. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that acts on the cough centre in the brain to suppress a dry cough. Pseudoephedrine belongs to a group of medicines called sympathomimetic decongestants.

How many milliliters of Benadryl are in a 100 ml bottle?

Benadryl Dry Cough and Nasal Congestion is available in bottles of 100 mL. Each 5 mL of Benadryl Dry Cough & Nasal Congestion contains 10 mg of dextromethorphan hydrobromide and 30 mg of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride as the active ingredients.