Medicine detail

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

Used for: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride injection, USP is effective in adults and pediatric patients, other than premature infants and neonates, for the following conditions when the oral form is impractical. Antihistaminic For amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma, in anaphylaxis as an adjunct to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute symptoms have been controlled and for other uncomplicated allergic conditions of the immediate type when oral therapy is impossible or contraindicated.

Allergy medicine Allergy and anaphylaxis medicines ID 1232
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride injection, USP is effective in adults and pediatric patients, other than premature infants and neonates, for the following conditions when the oral form is impractical. Antihistaminic For amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma, in anaphylaxis as an adjunct to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute symptoms have been controlled and for other uncomplicated allergic conditions of the immediate type when oral therapy is impossible or contraindicated.

Active Ingredient

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Chemical Name

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Common Brands

Diphenhydramine

Generic / Alternate Names

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tracking Note

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Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

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Tongue swelling

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

Eye / ear / nose / throat symptom context
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Severe allergic reaction

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

Medication / allergy symptom context