Benadryl
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Benadryl is a brand of various antihistamine medications used to treat allergies, whose content varies in different countries, but which includes some combination of diphenhydramine, acrivastine, or cetirizine.
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15 sectionsContents
- Types of Benadryl
- Benadryl Allergy
- Benadryl Allergy Relief
- Benadryl Topical
- Benadryl Cough Syrup
- Adverse effects
- Interactions
- History
- Recalls
- Benadryl topical packaging change
- Society and culture
- Recreational usage and the 'Benadryl challenge'
- Availability
- References
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Benadryl is a brand of various antihistamine medications used to treat allergies, whose content varies in different countries, but which includes some combination of diphenhydramine, acrivastine, or cetirizine.
It is sold by Kenvue and is used to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, runny nose, rash, and hives. Some forms of Benadryl are to be taken orally, while some creams and gels are to be applied to the skin. Common side effects of the drug include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth and throat, confusion, and blurred vision.