What are diphenhydramine tablets or capsules?

What is it used for?

• Ongoing itchy rash with no known cause (chronic idiopathic urticaria) in adults and children aged six years and over.
  
  
• Inflammation of the nasal lining due to allergies that occur thoughout the year (perennial allergic rhinitis) in adults and children aged six years and over.
  
  
• Hayfever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) in adults and children aged two years and over.
  
  

Important safety information:

• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs during pregnancy. Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs .
• Safe use and instructions for use in CHILDREN differs according to the brand used. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the brand you are using.
• Use Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects, sedation, especially dizziness, and lightheadedness upon standing.
• If you are using Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs for cough, cold, or allergy symptoms, stop use and contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever.
• Do not use Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs for persistent or chronic cough, such as or if the cough is accompanied by excessive mucus, or emphysema, asthma, that occurs with smoking, unless directed by a health care provider.
• Do not use Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs with any other medicine that contains diphenhydramine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or over-the-counter medicine, including one used on the skin, read the ingredients to see if it also contains diphenhydramine. If it does, or if you are uncertain if it does, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
• Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs . Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• Do not become overheated in hot weather or during exercise or other activities since heatstroke may occur.
• Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs may cause dizziness. Alcohol, exercise, hot weather, and fever can increase this effect. To prevent it, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness.
• Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs . Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
• Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs . Using Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Allergy Ultratabs alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

What drug(s) may interact with diphenhydramine?

Not to be used in

• breastfeeding .
  
  
• pregnancy
  
  
• children under two years of age