Diphenhydramine
Therapeutic Group
Anti-histamines For Systemic UseIndication Dosage
Symptomatic Relief Of Allergic Symptoms Caused By Histamine Release, Adjunct To Epinephrine In The Treatment Of Anaphylaxis, Management Of Parkinsonian Syndrome Including Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms:
- Adults: 2-4 Tsp Syrup 3-4 Times Daily; Max 150 Mg/day.
- Children 2-6 Yrs: 1/2 Tsp Every 4 Hr; Max 37.5 Mg/day;
- 6-12 Yrs: 1-2 Tsp Every 4 Hr; Max 150 Mg/day;
- Above 12 Yrs: Same As Adult
Content
- Syp 12.5mg: Per 5 ml: Diphenhydramine 12.5mg
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Antihistamines
Contra Indications
- Acute Porphyrias, Hypersensitivity, Avoid In Severe Liver Disease; Increased Risk Of Coma, Pregnancy And Lactation.
Precautions
- Acute Porphyrias, Hypersensitivity, Avoid In Severe Liver Disease; Increased Risk Of Coma, Pregnancy And Lactation.
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- Fatigue
- Confusion Weakness
- Restlessness
- Lethargy
- Dry Mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred Vision
- Drowsiness
- Bloating
- Drowsiness
- Tremor
- Jaundice
- Hepatic Dysfunction
- Granulocytopenia
- Hypertension
- Euphoria
- Hallucinations
- Palpitations
- Decreased Libido
- Ataxia
- Skin Rash
- Urticaria
- Early Menses
- Urinary Frequency
- Urinary Retention
- Purpura
- Eosinophilia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Weight Gain
- Wheezing
- Tightness Of Chest
- Thickening Of Bronchial Secretions.