Benadryl Allergy Decongestant Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medication may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If your liquid form is a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.

Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets or capsules. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split extended-release tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.

If you are using chewable tablets, chew each tablet thoroughly before swallowing.

If you are using a product made to dissolve in the mouth (tablets/strips), dry your hands before handling the medication. Place each dose on the tongue and allow to dissolve completely, then swallow it with saliva or with water.

Dosage is based on the product you are taking and your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than directed without your doctor’s approval. Improper use (abuse) of this medication may result in serious harm (such as hallucinations, seizure, death).

If your doctor directs you to take this medication daily, take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists for more than 1 week, if it worsens, or if it occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious medical problem and should be checked by a doctor.

BENADRYL® Active Ingredients – Antihistamines

The unique BENADRYL^® range contains several different active ingredients; find out more about the benefits of each below. People react differently to different antihistamines, so whilst they do the same thing, if one has not worked for you if could be worthwhile trying a different type.

First, a quick recap on how antihistamines work…

Antihistamines work by preventing the actions of histamine. Histamine is a substance that the body produces in order to defend itself. Histamine is stored in ‘mast cells’ which can be found in almost all tissues of the body. Sometimes, when the body is exposed to a foreign substance (an allergen) it reacts by releasing its histamine stores from the mast cells.

Once released, this histamine causes small blood vessels (called capillaries) to widen (dilate). This causes many of the symptoms of allergy, as these blood vessels then start to leak their contents into the body tissues causing inflammation of the nose, eyes or airways and results in itchy watery eyes, a runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.

Acrivastine

Acrivastine is a non-sedating antihistamine, which works by blocking histamine h2 receptors, which cause allergic symptoms. It doesn’t prevent the release of the histamine but prevents histamine binding to its receptors. This in turn prevents the release of additional allergy chemicals and blood supply to the area, providing relief from the typical allergy symptoms. By blocking the actions of the histamine, acrivastine also helps to relieve itching.

Acrivastine is the fastest acting allergy relief capsule and starts working in about 15 minutes, providing fast relief. It can also be taken as required (up to three times per day) so that you can take as and when you need. This flexible dosing makes it ideal for dust and pet allergy sufferers who have short-lived attacks, and for hay fever sufferers as it can be taken in the morning and evening when pollen is at its peak.

Acrivastine is called a non-sedating antihistamine. However, people react differently to medicines and some people may experience some drowsiness.

To find out more about the BENADRYL^® acrivastine range click here.

Cetirizine

Cetirizine is a non-sedating antihistamine, which works by blocking histamine h2 receptors, which cause allergic symptoms. It doesn’t prevent the release of the histamine but prevents histamine binding to its receptors. This in turn prevents the release of additional allergy chemicals and blood supply to the area, providing relief from the typical allergy symptoms. Cetirizine, provides long-lasting, all day relief from allergy symptoms.

Cetirizine is called a non-sedating antihistamine, and is therefore unlikely to cause drowsiness. However, some people may experience some slight drowsiness.

To find out more about the BENADRYL^® cetirizine adult range click here, or for more information on the BENADRYL^® children’s range also contains cetirizine.

Pseudoephedrine

BENADRYL^® Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant capsules contain two active ingredients, acrivastine (see above), and pseudoephedrine (a nasal decongestant).

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, and works by acting on alpha receptors that lie on the walls of blood vessels, including those which supply blood to the nose and sinuses. When the drug acts on these receptors, the vessels constrict, reducing blood flow through the vessels. This decreases the swelling of the tissues around the nose and sinuses helping to relieve your congestion.

Pseudoephedrine is effective at reducing the ‘blocked nose’ often associated with allergies.

To find out more about BENADRYL^® Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant which contains both acrivastine and pseudoephedrine click here.

Benadryl Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant Capsules – Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)

This information is intended for use by health professionals

Benadryl Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant Capsules

This product contains 8 mg acrivastine and 60 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

Excipient with known effect: Lactose monohydrate 146.8 mg per capsule, sodium (in sodium starch glycollate) 1.9mg per capsule

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1

This product is indicated for the symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis.

Posology

Adults and children 12 years and over:

One capsule as necessary, up to three times a day.

Children under 12 years:

This product is not currently recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.

Elderly:

This product is not currently recommended for use in the elderly.

Hepatic dysfunction:

Caution should be exercised when administering Benadryl Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant Capsules to patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Renal dysfunction:

Caution should be exercised when administering Benadryl Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant Capsules to patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

Method of administration

For oral use.

– Hypersensitivity to the active substances, triprolidine or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

– Cardiovascular disease including hypertension

– Concomitant use of beta blockers (see section 4.5)

– Concomitant use of other sympathomimetic decongestants.

– Diabetes mellitus

– Phaeochromocytoma

– Closed angle glaucoma

– Hyperthyroidism

– Severe renal impairment.

The concomitant use of a pseudoephedrine-containing product and monoamine oxidase inhibitors may cause a rise in blood pressure and/or hypertensive crisis. This product is therefore contraindicated in patients who are taking, or have taken, monoamine oxidase inhibitors within the preceding 14 days (see section 4.5).

Renal excretion is the principal route of elimination of acrivastine. Until specific studies have been carried out, this product should not be given to patients with significant renal impairment.

It is usual to advise patients not to undertake tasks requiring mental alertness whilst under the influence of alcohol or other CNS depressants including sedatives and tranquilizers. Concomitant administration of this product may, in some individuals, produce additional impairment.

Although pseudoephedrine has virtually no pressor effects in patients with normal blood pressure, this product should be used with caution in patients taking antihypertensive agents, tricyclic antidepressants or other sympathomimetic agents such as decongestants, appetite suppressants or amphetamine-like psychostimulants. The effects of a single dose on the blood pressure of these patients should be observed before recommending repeated or unsupervised treatment.

Patients with difficulty in urination and/or enlargement of the prostate, or patients with thyroid disease who are receiving thyroid hormones should not take pseudoephedrine unless directed by a physician.

Caution should be exercised when using the product in the presence of severe hepatic impairment or moderate to severe renal impairment, or occlusive vascular disease.

This product may cause drowsiness (see section 4.8).

If any of the following occur, this product should be stopped:

• Hallucinations

• Restlessness

• Sleep disturbances

Severe Skin reactions: Severe skin reactions such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) may occur with pseudoephedrine-containing products. This acute pustular eruption may occur within the first 2 days of treatment, with fever, and numerous, small, mostly non-follicular pustules arising on a widespread oedematous erythema and mainly localized on the skin folds, trunk, and upper extremities. Patients should be carefully monitored. If signs and symptoms such as pyrexia, erythema, or many small pustules are observed, administration of this medicine should be discontinued, and appropriate measures taken if needed.

Ischaemic colitis: Some cases of ischaemic colitis have been reported with pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine should be discontinued, and medical advice sought if sudden abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or other symptoms of ischaemic colitis develop.

Ischaemic optic neuropathy:Cases of ischaemic optic neuropathy have been reported with pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine should be discontinued if sudden loss of vision or decreased visual acuity such as scotoma occurs.

There have been rare cases of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) / reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) reported with sympathomimetic drugs, including pseudoephedrine. Symptoms reported include sudden onset of severe headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Most cases improved or resolved within a few days following appropriate treatment. Pseudoephedrine should be discontinued, and medical advice sought immediately if signs or symptoms of PRES/RCVS develop.

This medicinal product contains lactose monohydrate. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mg) per capsule, that is to say essentially “sodium-free”.

Pseudoephedrine

MAOIs and/or RIMAs: Pseudoephedrine exerts its vasoconstricting properties by stimulating α-adrenergic receptors and displacing noradrenaline from neuronal storage sites. Since monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) impede the metabolism of sympathomimetics amines and increase the store of releasable noradrenaline in adrenergic nerve endings, MAOIs may potentiate the pressor effect of pseudoephedrine. This product should not be used in patients taking monoamine inhibitors or within 14 days of stopping treatment as there is a risk of hypertensive crisis.

Concomitant use of pseudoephedrine with tricyclic antidepressants, sympathomimetic agents (such as decongestants, appetite suppressants and amphetamine-like psychostimulants), may cause a rise in blood pressure (see section 4.3).

Antihypertensives: Because of its pseudoephedrine content, this product may partially reverse the hypotensive action of antihypertensive drugs which interfere with sympathetic activity, including bretylium, betanidine, guanethidine, debrisoquine, methyldopa, adrenergic neurone blockers and beta-blockers (see section 4. 4).

Anticholinergic drugs: enhances effect of anticholinergic drugs (such as tricyclic antidepressants).

Oxytocin: risk of hypertension.

Cardiac glycosides: increased risk of dysrhythmias.

Ergot alkaloids (ergotamine & methysergide): increased risk of ergotism.

Moclobemide: risk of hypertensive crisis.

Anaesthetic agents: concurrent use with halogenated anaesthetic agents such as chloroform, cyclopropane, halothane, enflurane or isoflurane may provoke or worsen ventricular arrhythmias.

Acrivastine

There are no data to demonstrate an interaction between acrivastine and ketoconazole, erythromycin or grapefruit juice. However, due to known interactions between these compounds and other non-sedating antihistamines, caution is advised.

Acrivastine may enhance the sedative effects of central nervous system depressants, including alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers.

Pregnancy

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

This product should not be used during pregnancy unless the potential benefit of treatment to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the developing foetus.

Breastfeeding

This product should not be used during lactation unless the potential benefit of treatment to the mother outweighs the possible risks to the nursing infant.

No information is available on levels of acrivastine which may appear in human breast milk following administration of this product.

Pseudoephedrine is excreted in breast milk in small amounts, but the effect of this on breast-fed infants is not known. It has been estimated that approximately 0.4 to 0.7% of a single 60mg dose of pseudoephedrine ingested by a nursing mother will be excreted in the breast milk over 24 hours. Data from a study of lactating mothers taking 60 mg pseudoephedrine every 6 hours suggests that from 2.2 to 6.7% of the maximum daily dose (240 mg) may be available to the infant from a breastfeeding mother.

There have been the following side effects with acrivastine: dizziness and somnolence. Caution should be exercised when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.

It is recommended that patients are advised not to undertake tasks requiring mental alertness whilst under the influence of alcohol or other CNS depressants. Concomitant administration of this product may, in some patients, produce additional impairment.

Placebo-controlled studies with sufficient adverse event data were not available for the combination of acrivastine and pseudoephedrine.

No adverse drug reactions have been identified during post-marketing experience with the combination product acrivastine/pseudoephedrine.

Adverse drug reactions identified during clinical trials and post-marketing experience with acrivastine or pseudoephedrine as single ingredient products are listed below by System Organ Class (SOC). The frequencies are defined in accordance with current guidance, as:

Very common ≥1/10

Common ≥1/100 and < 1/10

Uncommon ≥1/1,000 and <1/100

Rare ≥1/10,000 and <1/1,000

Very rare <1/10,000

Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)

ADRs are presented by frequency category based on 1) incidence in adequately designed clinical trials or epidemiology studies, if available, or 2) when incidence cannot be estimated, frequency category is listed as ‘Not known’.

# Associated with Acrivastine

* Associated with Pseudoephedrine

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions:

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Acrivastine

When the recommended therapeutic dose has been exceeded, acrivastine has been found to impair the ability to drive. This effect is related to the amount of acrivastine taken beyond the recommended maximum daily dosage.

Pseudoephedrine

Symptoms

Overdose may result in:

Hyperglycaemia, hypokalaemia, CNS stimulation, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, confusion, delirium, hallucinations, psychoses, tremor, seizures, intracranial haemorrhage including intracerebral haemorrhage, drowsiness in children, mydriasis, palpitations, tachycardia, reflex bradycardia, supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, dysrhythmias, myocardial infarction, hypertension, vomiting, ischaemic bowel infarction, acute renal failure, difficulty in micturition.

Management

Necessary measures should be taken to maintain and support respiration and control convulsions. Catheterisation of the bladder may be necessary. If desired the elimination of pseudoephedrine can be accelerated by acid diuresis or by dialysis.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Nasal decongestants for systemic use ATC code: R01BA52

Acrivastine is a potent, competitive H₁-receptor antagonist that lacks significant anticholinergic effects and has a low potential to penetrate the central nervous system. Acrivastine is chemically related to triprolidine. Acrivastine provides symptomatic relief in conditions believed to depend wholly, or partly, upon the triggered release of histamine.

Pseudoephedrine has direct and indirect sympathomimetic activity and is an effective upper respiratory decongestant. Pseudoephedrine is less potent than ephedrine in producing both tachycardia and elevation of systolic blood pressure and is less potent in causing stimulation of the central nervous system. Pseudoephedrine produces its decongestant effect within 30 minutes, persisting for at least 4 hours.

After oral administration of a single dose of 8 mg acrivastine to adult volunteers, the onset of action, as determined by the ability to antagonise histamine induced wheals and flares in the skin, is 15 minutes. Peak effects occur at 2 hours, and although activity declines slowly thereafter, significant inhibition of histamine induced wheals and flares still occur 8 hours after dose.

Relief from the histamine-mediated symptoms of allergic rhinitis is apparent within 1 hour of systemic administration of the drug and lasts for up to 8 hours.

After the administration of one this product to healthy adult volunteers, the peak plasma concentration (C_max) for acrivastine is approximately 140 ng/ml, occurring at about 1.3 hours (T_max) after drug administration. The plasma half-life is approximately 1.6 hours. Acrivastine is approximately 50% protein bound, principally to albumin. The peak plasma concentration for pseudoephedrine is approximately 210 ng/ml, with T_max approximately 2 hours after drug administration. The plasma half-life is approximately 5.5 hours (urine pH maintained between 5.0 – 7.0). The plasma half-life of pseudoephedrine is markedly decreased by acidification of urine and increased by alkalination. Renal excretion is the principal route of elimination of both acrivastine and pseudoephedrine.

Pre-clinical safety data do not add anything of further significance to the prescriber.

Lactose monohydrate

Sodium starch glycollate

Magnesium stearate

Gelatin

Titanium dioxide (E171)

Patent Blue V (E131)

Do not store above 25°C.

Store in the original package to protect from moisture.

6 or 12 capsules in PVC/PVDC Aluminium foil blister packs.

6 capsules in polypropylene containers with polyethylene snap-fitting lids.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

No special requirements for disposal Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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Antihistamine/Decongestant Combination (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names

Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex

US Brand Name

1. Alavert-D 12-Hour
2. Aldex D
3. AllanVan-S
4. Allegra-D
5. BPM Pseudo
6. Bromfed-PD
7. Ceron
8. Deconamine SR
9. Pediatex 12D
10. Pediatex-D
11. Robitussin DM
12. Ryneze
13. Semprex-D
14. Tannate Pediatric
15. Tripohist D
16. Uni-Tann D
17. ZyrTEC-D

Canadian Brand Name

1. Benylin For Allergies

Descriptions

In November 2000, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health warning regarding phenylpropanolamine (PPA) due to the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. The FDA, supported by results of a research program, requested that manufacturers voluntarily discontinue marketing products that contain PPA and that consumers work with their healthcare providers to select alternative products.

Antihistamine and decongestant combinations are used to treat the nasal congestion (stuffy nose), sneezing, and runny nose caused by colds and hay fever.

Antihistamines work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. Antihistamines contained in these combinations are:

• 
  acrivastine, azatadine, brompheniramine, carbinoxamine, chlorpheniramine, clemastine, dexbrompheniramine, diphenhydramine, loratadine, pheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, promethazine, pyrilamine, and triprolidine.

The decongestants, such as phenylephrine, and pseudoephedrine, produce a narrowing of blood vessels. This leads to clearing of nasal congestion, but it may also cause an increase in blood pressure in patients who have high blood pressure.

Some of these combinations are available only with your doctor’s prescription. Others are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper dose of the medicine for your medical condition.

Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 2 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects .

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Solution
• Tablet, Extended Release
• Syrup
• Suspension
• Elixir
• Tablet
• Tablet, Chewable
• Tablet, Extended Release, 24 HR

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Acrivastine (Benadryl): antihistamine that relieves allergy symptoms

If you or your child have been prescribed acrivastine, follow your doctor’s instructions about how and when to take it.

If you bought acrivastine from a pharmacy or shop, follow the instructions that come with the packet.

How much will I take?

Acrivastine comes as capsules (8mg). The usual dose in adults and children aged 12 years and over is 1 capsule 3 times a day.

When it’s mixed with a decongestant, each capsule contains 8mg of acrivastine and 60mg of pseudoephedrine. The usual dose in adults and children aged 12 years and over is 1 capsule 3 times a day.

Do not take more than 3 acrivastine capsules, or 3 acrivastine mixed with pseudoephedrine capsules, in 24 hours.

How to take it

Acrivastine doesn’t usually upset your stomach. You can take it whether you have eaten recently or not.

Swallow the capsules whole. Do not chew them.

Always take acrivastine capsules with a drink of water, milk or juice (but do not drink grapefruit juice with acrivastine as you may be more likely to get side effects).

When to take it

You may only need to take acrivastine on a day you have symptoms, such as if you have been exposed to something you’re allergic to like animal hair.

Or you may need to take it regularly to prevent symptoms, such as to stop hay fever during spring and summer.

What if I forget to take it?

Take your forgotten dose as soon as you remember, unless it’s nearly time for your next dose.

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Do not take more than 3 capsules in 24 hours.

If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.

What if I take too much?

Acrivastine is generally very safe. Taking too much is unlikely to harm you. If you take an extra dose by mistake, you might get some of the common side effects.

If this happens or you’re concerned, contact your doctor.

Say goodbye to springtime allergies

Spring is in the air. Warmer temperatures mean that trees bud, flowers bloom, grass grows and animals get more active. People do, too. But for some, spring means handfuls of tissues and a heavy dose of misery in the form of sneezing, watery eyes and stuffy noses.

Here are a few tips to help allergy sufferers enjoy the beautiful spring weather:

Oral allergy medications

Oral medications are especially useful for mild allergy symptoms, and many are available over the counter.

Nonsedating antihistamines can relieve itching, sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. Options include:

• Loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec), levocetirizine (Xyzal) and fexofenadine (Allegra) all are available without prescription.
• Oral decongestants, like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) and phenylephrine (Sudafed PE) can ease stuffiness, and pseudoephedrine is often combined with an antihistamine. These medications are generally well-tolerated, with minimal side effects.

Common side effects

Oral decongestants cause insomnia and elevated blood pressure for some people, and antihistamines can cause drowsiness. If you find that one brand of antihistamine makes you sleepy, try a different one to see if you tolerate that better.

Older antihistamines, like diphenhydramine (Benadryl), are more likely to cause drowsiness compared to the newer antihistamines. Be careful about driving or working around heavy machinery if you take diphenhydramine.

Nasal steroid sprays

For more persistent allergy symptoms, nasal steroid sprays often are the best treatment option. Nasal steroid sprays block inflammation and swelling caused by airborne irritants and allergens, and prevent allergy symptoms.

Over-the-counter steroid nasal sprays include:

• Triamcinolone (Nasacort)
• Fluticasone (Flonase or Flonase Sensimist)
• Budesonide (Rhinocort)

These medications usually start working after a few days. They can take a few weeks to reach peak effect, so they work best when used consistently, at least during your allergy season. It is fine to combine nasal steroid sprays with oral antihistamines, but the nasal steroid spray can prevent excess histamine production when it works well.

Be careful not to confuse nasal steroid sprays with decongestant nasal sprays, such as oxymetazoline (Afrin). Afrin-type sprays work well for rapid relief of severe nasal congestion, but they are addictive and can actually worsen nasal congestion when used too long. This type of nasal spray should not be used for more than three days in a row, and even then only occasionally.

Eye drops

Over-the-counter antihistamine eye drops, such as ketotifen (Zaditor) or olopatadine (Pataday), can rapidly relieve itchy eyes. Eyedrops often are more soothing when refrigerated. Oral antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays can help itchy eyes eventually, but antihistamine eye drops often provide the most rapid relief.

Inhalers

If you have asthma along with your allergies, inhaled medications likely will be an important part of your treatment plan. Some inhalers suppress the lung inflammation that causes asthma. Other inhalers, such as albuterol, dilate your airways for temporary relief of asthma symptoms.

Allergy shots

If you find that first-line treatments like nasal sprays and oral medications are ineffective or poorly tolerated, a series of shots to combat allergic symptoms is available.

However, you may first want to know more details about allergy shots before considering:

• Allergy shots take months to start working and require a large time commitment, but their effectiveness is well documented.
• Allergy shots contain miniscule amounts of the proteins that cause your allergic symptoms.
• The shots are administered in gradually increasing doses once or twice per week for the first few months, then once per month for three to five years.

Visit with your health care provider about these and other ways to combat seasonal allergies, and you’ll be able to enjoy all the pleasures this season has to offer. Go for a bike ride, take a hike or picnic with your family. Treat yourself right, and you can leave the tissues at home.

Richard Crockett, M.D., is an allergist in Mankato, Minnesota.

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Item No. 0378909

Get temporary relief from allergy symptoms, sinus congestion, and sinus pressure with Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion Ultratabs Tablets. Combining allergy relief with nasal congestion relief, these allergy medicine tablets provide relief when you need it most. The formula temporarily relieves a wide range of symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, including runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, itching of the nose or throat, and nasal congestion. It also temporarily relieves runny nose, sneezing, and congestion due to the common cold, as well as sinus congestion and pressure. Each tablet contains 25 milligrams of the antihistamine diphenhydramine HCl and 10 milligrams of the nasal decongestant phenylephrine HCl to effectively help treat symptoms due to indoor and outdoor allergies.

• Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion Ultratabs decongestant and antihistamine allergy medicine tablets
• Temporarily relieves allergy symptoms as well as nasal and sinus congestion and pressure
• With 25 mg of the antihistamine diphenhydramine HCl per tablet to alleviate allergy symptoms
• Also contains 10 mg of the nasal decongestant phenylephrine HCl per tablet for congestion relief
• Relieves runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, throat & eyes and nasal congestion due to the common cold

Over-the-counter allergy medication is now available for FSA and HSA reimbursement without a prescription. For any questions you may have regarding FSAs or HSAs, please browse our FAQ.

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HOW TO USE

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INGREDIENTS

Active ingredient (in each tablet): Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg (antihistamine), Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg (nasal decongestant)Purposes: Antihistamine, Nasal decongestantInactive ingredients: Carnauba wax, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, modified starch, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide

SAFETY

Do not use
To make a child sleepy
With any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Thyroid disease
Diabetes
Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
Do not exceed recommended dose
Marked drowsiness may occur
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Benadryl is a brand name for various antihistamines used to stop allergies, the content of which varies from country to country, but which includes or does not contain some combination of diphenhydramine, acrivastine and cetirizine.

It is sold by Johnson & Johnson. Benadryl is used to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, runny nose, rashes, and hives.Some forms of Benadryl should be taken orally, and some creams and gels should be applied to the skin. Common side effects of the drug include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth and throat, confusion, and blurred vision.

In the USA and Canada, the active ingredient is diphenhydramine. In the United Kingdom, the active ingredients in Benadryl are the antihistamines acrivastine or cetirizine. Benadryl is also marketed as a cough medicine in Australia and New Zealand that contains diphenhydramine as well as the antitussive dextromethorphan or expectorant guaifenesin.

Types of Benadryl

Many different forms of Benadryl are found in different countries. There are several versions of Benadryl for allergies in the United States and Canada, some of which can be taken by mouth and some as a local analgesic. In Australia, New Zealand and India, Benadryl is known as a cough liquid.

Benadryl Allergy

Benadryl Allergy is the name of a Benadryl product found in the USA and Canada. It is an antihistamine used to relieve allergies.Its active ingredient is diphenhydramine, a first generation antihistamine. First generation antihistamines are the oldest group of antihistamines and include diphenhydramine, which is found in Benadryl. It is known to have a calming effect, which is why sleepiness is a common side effect. It is an oral medication that should be taken by mouth to relieve symptoms of allergies, hay fever, and colds. It can also be used to relieve allergies such as itching, sneezing, runny nose, rashes, and hives.

Benadryl Allergy Tablets

Benadryl Allergy for Children is also available. It comes in liquid form and can be used to quickly and effectively relieve allergies such as sneezing, itching, runny nose, itchy eyes, and hives.

Benadryl Allergy is widely used as a sleeping pill by adults. Although not marketed as an over-the-counter sleeping pill, most versions of Benadryl contain diphenhydramine, a drug with sedative properties. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) has also been used by parents to help improve their infant’s sleep habits, however this has been met with criticism as to whether it is appropriate to do so.

Benadryl Allergy Relief

Benadryl can be found in the United Kingdom as an allergy remedy Benadryl. The main ingredient in this medicine is acrivastine. Acrivastine is a non-drowsy antihistamine used to treat allergies. May help with hay fever, hives, insect bites, conjunctivitis, and eczema. Benadryl Allergy Relief contains 8 mg of acrivastine in each capsule. It should be taken orally.

Benadryl Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant can also be found in the UK.It is used to relieve sinuses, congestion and runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. This version contains acrivastine and pseudoephedrine as active ingredients. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant used to relieve nasal congestion. Benadryl Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant contains 8 mg acrivastine and 60 mg pseudoephedrine per capsule and must be taken orally.

Benadryl topical

Benadryl can also be found in topical form, including gels and creams.Benadryl Itch Stop Cream is a topical cream used to temporarily relieve itching from allergies, hives, or even some insect bites. It can be found in the USA and Canada. This topical medicine contains 2% diphenhydramine hydrochloride and 1% zinc acetate. This medication is for topical use only, not for oral administration.

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Benadryl is available in Australia and New Zealand as a cough syrup.Not to be confused with Benadryl for allergies. There are several forms of cough syrup available on the market to treat various types of coughs such as dry, ticklish coughs, chest coughs, and cough with nasal congestion. Cough fluids for children are also available.

Benadryl Honor Forte is used to relieve severe chest cough and chest congestion. The main ingredients found are guaifenesin and bromhexine hydrochloride. It should be taken by mouth to relieve cough and chest congestion from a cold.Benadryl Dry, Tickly Cough Liquid is a cough medicine found in Australia. It is used to temporarily relieve irritating coughs. Folkodin is the main ingredient in this cough liquid. This medication must be taken by mouth and may cause drowsiness.

Benadryl can also be found in India in the form of cough liquid as well as cough drops. Benadryl Cough Syrup contains diphenhydramine, ammonium chloride and citrate as main ingredients. It is used to relieve coughs and colds, and soothes the throat.

Side effects

A common side effect of taking Benadryl containing diphenhydramine is drowsiness. Other common side effects may include dry mouth and throat. Symptoms such as confusion and blurred vision may also occur. Other side effects from taking Benadryl include headache and dizziness.

Diphenhydramine is a first generation antihistamine and anticholinergic drug. Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.Research shows that long-term use of anticholinergics is associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults. Long-term use of Benadryl can also lead to constipation and confusion.

Interactions

Benadryl containing diphenhydramine may interact with alcohol because both are central nervous system (CNS) depressants. Side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness may worsen when alcohol is taken with diphenhydramine.Mixing diphenhydramine with alcohol can also increase the likelihood of unconsciousness due to sedatives. This combination can also lead to impaired motor skills and decreased focus. Driving, operating machinery, or any other activity that requires full concentration and consciousness is not recommended as these effects persist.

Benadryl may interact with other medications such as antidepressants, sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, and other antihistamines.It is important to consult a professional before taking Benadryl with any other medications, vitamins or herbal products.

History

In 1940, diphenhydramine was discovered by George Riveschl while he was working as a chemical engineer at the University of Cincinnati, where he was conducting research on muscle relaxants.

In 1946, Benadryl was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for prescription use.In the 1980s, it was approved as an over-the-counter drug.

Benadryl was marketed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare (originally Warner-Lambert) until 2007.

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On January 15, 2010, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, recalled five batches of Benadryl due to the unusual odor associated with the chemical 2,4,6-tribromoanisole.

In April 2010, more than four million packages of Benadryl Children’s Allergy Tablets were recalled after it was discovered that they may contain a higher concentration of active ingredients than indicated on the label, as well as inactive ingredients that do not meet internal testing requirements …

Benadryl Topical Packaging Change

In 2010, after the FDA reported more than a hundred cases of erroneous oral swallowing, Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel packaging was changed. to include a new warning (“for skin use only”) and a sticker. ^{[ clarification required ]} was added as an additional precaution.

Society & Culture

Diphenhydramine has a common side effect of drowsiness or drowsiness. Because of these sedative properties, Benadryl is often used as a sleeping pill in people with insomnia. A study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that about one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 80 occasionally use an over-the-counter medication, such as Benadryl, to improve sleep. In 2017, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine discouraged the use of over-the-counter antihistamines as sleeping pills for the treatment of chronic insomnia.Dr. Suzanne Bertisch of Harvard Medical School said using antihistamines as sleeping pills can cause drowsiness during the day, lethargy and falls.

Recreational Use and the Benadryl Problem

In May 2020, Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, reported that 3 teens were hospitalized as a result of a diphenhydramine overdose. They claimed that the teens received information on how to abuse Benadryl from the social media app TikTok.In August of that year, an Oklahoma teenager died of a Benadryl overdose. After a later deleted Facebook post from a member of the teen’s family claimed the death was due to the Benadryl Challenge, news outlets reported on the dangers of the alleged social media trend. This prompted the FDA to issue a Danger Statement for high doses of diphenhydramine.

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In the UK, a 2009 Benadryl Allergy Relief advertisement promotes the use of this drug to combat allergies.The campaign aims to “win the war on allergies” such as allergies to seasonal allergens such as pollen. The ad claims Benadryl Allergy Relief is “the fastest-acting, over-the-counter allergy relief capsule.” There are also other Benadryl commercials promoting its use against allergies. In an undated advertisement posted on Youtube, the advertisement promoted the use of Benadryl against pollen with the phrase “when allergies occur, hit back with Benadryl”.

In the 2009 Baby Benadryl ad, the campaign focuses on the use of Baby Benadryl to treat allergies in children so that they can continue their activities throughout the day. The ad shows the child sneezing throughout the video, performing various actions. He promotes the use of Baby Benadryl to relieve sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes and states that “it works when they need it most.” Likewise, in 2008, there is an ad for Benadryl that also promotes the use of antihistamine to relieve allergies when it is most needed, as it says “you can’t stop life.”

Availability

Benadryl is sold in most countries without a prescription. Benadryl can be found in several countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Benadryl is available as an oral tablet and oral liquid. Some types of Benadryl, such as Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream and Gels, are designed to be applied to the skin, not internally.

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Uses

Uses

This combination preparation is used for the temporary relief of symptoms caused by colds, flu, allergies, or other respiratory conditions (such as sinusitis, bronchitis).Antihistamines help relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes / nose / throat, runny nose, and sneezing. Decongestants can help relieve nasal congestion and ear congestion symptoms.

If you are taking this medication on your own, read the package directions carefully to make sure it is right for you before using this medication. Some products have similar brand names but different active ingredients with different uses.Taking the wrong product could harm you. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about your product or its use.

Cough suppressants were not safe or effective in children under 6 years of age. Therefore, do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children under 6 years of age unless specifically directed by a healthcare practitioner. Some products (including long-acting tablets / capsules) are not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details on the safe use of your product. Do not use this product to make your baby sleepy.

These foods do not heal or shorten the duration of the common cold and can cause serious side effects. To reduce the risk of serious side effects, follow all dosage directions carefully. Do not give other cough and cold medicines that may contain the same or similar ingredients.See also “Drug Interaction” section). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (for example, drinking enough fluids, using a moisturizer or saline / spray).

How to use Benadryl Allergy Decongestant Tablet

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. If you are self-medicating, follow all directions on the product packaging.If you are unsure of any information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine can be taken with food if the stomach is upset. Drink plenty of fluids unless directed by your doctor.

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose with a special measuring instrument / spoon. Don’t use a homemade spoon because you can’t get the right dose. If your liquid form is a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.

Do not crush or chew sustained release tablets or capsules. This can lead to the release of all the drug at the same time, which increases the risk of side effects. Also, do not split extended-release tablets unless they have a rating line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow a whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.

If you are using chewable tablets, chew each tablet thoroughly before swallowing.

If you are using a product intended to dissolve in the mouth (tablets / strips), dry your hands before using the medicine. Place each dose on your tongue and let it dissolve completely, then swallow it with saliva or water.

The dosage depends on the product you are taking, your age, health status and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than prescribed without your doctor’s approval.Misuse (abuse) of this medication can lead to serious harm (such as hallucinations, seizures, death).

If your doctor prescribes you to take this medication daily, take it regularly to get the most out of it. To help you remember, take it at the same time every day.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists for more than 1 week, if it worsens, or if it occurs with a fever, rash, or persistent headache.These could be symptoms of a serious medical problem and should be checked by a doctor.

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Side effects

Side effects

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

If your doctor has instructed you to use this product, remember that he or she considered the benefit to you more than the risk of side effects. Many people using the product do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental / mood changes (eg, confusion, hallucinations), ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating, vision changes (such as blurred / double vision) …

Get immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: fast / irregular heartbeat, seizures.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, see your doctor immediately if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching / swelling (especially of the face / tongue / throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete listing of potential side effects.If you notice other effects not listed above, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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Ask your doctor about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada, call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

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Precautions

Precautions

Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially about: breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema), diabetes, glaucoma, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver disease, seizures, gastrointestinal problems (eg, ulcers, blockages), overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), difficulty urinating (eg, due to an enlarged prostate).

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana can make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires vigilance until you can do so safely. Alcoholic beverage limit. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana.

Liquid products, chewable tablets, or dissolving tablets / strips may contain sugar or aspartame. Liquid foods can also contain alcohol.Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit / avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this product.

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Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this product, especially agitation and arousal.

Elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects of this product, especially dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, constipation, rapid / irregular heartbeat, sleep problems, or urinary problems. Dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, and confusion can increase your risk of falling.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This medication can pass into breast milk and the effect on a nursing infant is unknown. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

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interactions

Drug interactions may alter how your medications work or increase your risk of serious side effects.This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / over-the-counter drugs and herbal products) and share with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medication without your doctor’s approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug: antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray), blood pressure medications (especially guanethidine, methyldopa, beta blockers such as atenolol, or calcium blockers channels such as nifedipine).

Taking MAO inhibitors with this medicine may cause serious (possibly fatal) drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with this drug. Most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken two weeks before treatment with this medicine. Ask your doctor when to start or stop taking this medication.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other drugs that cause drowsiness, such as opioid pain or cough suppressants (eg codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana, sleep or anxiety medications (eg alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem) , muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or other antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).

Check the labels on all of your medicines (such as allergy or cough suppressants, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients that can affect your blood pressure or cause drowsiness.Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products.

This medication may interfere with certain medical / laboratory tests (such as brain scans for Parkinson’s disease, urine tests for drugs), which may cause false test results. Make sure laboratory staff and all of your doctors know you are using this drug.

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If someone has overdose and has severe symptoms such as fainting or trouble breathing, call 911.If not, contact a Poison Control Center immediately. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Residents of Canada can call the provincial poison control center. Overdose symptoms may include: irregular heartbeat, hallucinations, fainting, seizures.

Notes

If your doctor has prescribed this medication, do not share it with others.

Observe all routine medical and laboratory appointments.

Do not take this product several days before an allergy test as this may affect the test results.

Missed dose

If you are taking this product on a regular basis and miss an appointment, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the usual time. Don’t double your dose to catch up.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication. Different brands of this medication have different storage needs.Check product packaging for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or pour them down the drain unless directed to do so. Correctly discard this product when it has expired or is no longer needed. Check with your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more information on how to safely dispose of your product.Last revised June 2018. Copyright (c) 2018 First Databank, Inc.

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90,000 Benadryl versus Sudafed for allergies: differences and side effects

Are Benadryl and Sudafed the same thing?

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Sudafed (pseudoephedrine HCI) are used to treat nasal congestion due to allergies.

Benadryl is also an antihistamine used to treat other symptoms of allergies (including hives, pruritus, watery eyes), insomnia, motion sickness, and mild cases of parkinsonism.

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Sudafed is also used to relieve nasal congestion due to colds.

Benadryl and Sudafed belong to different classes of drugs. Benadryl is an antihistamine and Sudafed is a decongestant.

Benadryl and Sudafed are available in generic and over-the-counter (OTC) form.

What are the possible side effects of Benadryl?

Benadryl side effects include:

• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• fatigue,
• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• lack of coordination,
• constipation
• difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate,
• indigestion,
• blurred vision,
• double vision,
• tremors,
• loss of appetite,
• headache, or
• nausea.

What are the possible side effects of Sudafed?

Common side effects of Sudafed include:

• nervousness,
• anxiety or irritability (especially in children),
• dizziness,
• Headache,
• fear,
• anxiety,
• loss of appetite,
• problems with appetite sleep (insomnia),
• skin rash,
• pruritus,
• tremors,
• hallucinations,
• convulsions (seizures),
• nausea,
• vomiting and
• skin redness or (warmth, redness)

What is Benadryl?

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine used to treat allergies, urticaria, insomnia, motion sickness, and mild cases of parkinsonism.

What is Sudafed?

What is Sudafed?

Sudafed (pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) is a decongestant prescribed to temporarily relieve nasal congestion from colds, hay fever, and sinus congestion. Sudafed is available as a generic drug.

What medications interact with Benadryl?

Benadryl may interact with other medicines that cause drowsiness (such as medicines for colds or allergies, sedatives, narcotic pain medicines, sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, and medicines for seizures, depression, or anxiety).

Benadryl may also interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

What medications interact with Sudafed?

Sudafed may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and antidepressants.

Sudafed may also interact with bronchodilators, blood pressure medications, and calcium channel blockers.

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How should I take Benadryl?

The typical dose of Benadryl is 25-50 mg every 4-6 hours. Benadryl may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), other over-the-counter medicines for coughs, colds, allergies, or insomnia, medicines for anxiety or sleep, antidepressants, or any other medicine that makes you drowsy, drowsy, or relaxed.Tell your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking. Benadryl has not been adequately evaluated in pregnant women. Benadryl is excreted in breast milk. Because of the risk of stimulation and seizures in infants, especially newborns and premature babies, breastfeeding mothers should not use antihistamines.

How should I take Sudafed?

The usual dose of Sudafed is one tablet every 12 hours.

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Can Benadryl be taken with Claritin? Allergy Medication Mixing Questions – Health Education

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Itchy, watery eyes.Scratching throat. Continuous coughing and sneezing. Sounds familiar? More than 50 million Americans have allergies. In fact, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States. This country spends more than $ 18 billion annually on care and treatment. Gesundheit.

Americans have a variety of over-the-counter treatment options for allergy symptoms, including oral antihistamines, nasal sprays, and eye drops. Sometimes doctors may also recommend a decongestant.But as many allergy sufferers will tell you, there is often no perfect cure that relieves all of their symptoms.

This is why so many people are considering taking their allergy medication in half. Health conscious Americans often know that they should not take more than the recommended dose of any medicine. But is it safe to take two different medicines together? Combines Allegra and Claritin well? Can Benadryl be taken with Claritin? We’ve reached out to some medical experts to find out.

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Is it safe to mix allergy medicines? Can Benadryl be taken with Claritin?

According to Dr. Susan Besser, primary care provider at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. You should not take multiple oral antihistamines at the same time, such as Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, or Xizal.Pick one and take it daily. “These medications work better with symptoms when taken daily,” she explains.

Dr. Duane Gels, an allergist with Annapolis allergy and asthma in Annapolis, Maryland, agrees that combining more than one oral antihistamine is unwise. “Here’s the problem with doubling,” says Dr. Gels. The FDA requires testing of these drugs to determine if they are safe, and it costs money. The guys at Claritin will pay for safety studies to get their drug approved, just like Allegra.But Claritin will not pay for studies showing it is safe to take with Allegra. And Allegra won’t pay for the research, claiming it’s safe to take with Claritin.

But what if the patient just can’t stop sneezing after taking one oral antihistamine?

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Can allergy nasal sprays be combined?

I would advise using topical nasal steroids if they have no contraindications, says Dr. Gels.These are nasal sprays. Flonase, Nasacort, and Rhinocort are available over the counter.

He continues: “However, if itchy eyes are the patient’s main problem, it is better to use topical antihistamines (eye drops). Some options include over-the-counter Ketotifen (Zaditor) or a prescription drug such as Olopatadine [Pataday, Paseo, or Patanol].

You should avoid nasal decongestant sprays such as oxymetazoline (Afrin) unless absolutely necessary.Even so, do not use Afrin for more than three to five days. These drugs are stagnant and addictive.

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What about oral decongestants like Sudafed?

“Sudafed (taken by mouth) can be pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine,” says Dr. Gels.The first now requires identification and is behind the counter, although no prescription is required. Works a little better than the last one on the shelves. Both can cause insomnia or heart palpitations, especially when combined with caffeine, so check with your doctor before going this route.

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However, the appointment of Sudafed to patients under 4 years of age should be avoided due to the increased risk of toxicity, which can be fatal.In addition, if you have taken or have taken antidepressants with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in the recent past, this should also be avoided.

And remember, you must always follow the dosage recommendations on the drug label, as overdose of any medication can cause side effects. (And always check the medicine label before giving any medicine to a child younger than 4 years old.) High doses of antihistamines can cause drowsiness and heart palpitations, even without sedation.Medications such as Zyrtec and Claritin do not cause drowsiness just at the FDA approved dose. What’s more, an overdose of sedative antihistamines (such as Benadryl) can cause seizures and hallucinations.

In addition, some antihistamines are combined with pain relievers or decongestants. If you take another pain reliever or decongestant at the same time, it can also cause an overdose.

So read the label carefully.If you are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to take your allergy medicine with it. You can also contact Poison Control if you think you have given too much or too much to your child. Phone number: 1-800-222-1222, or use the online tool. When in doubt, ask a professional.

We wish you a healthy (and short) allergy season!

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Allegra Adult 24 Hour Allergy Relief.Zyrtec Children’s Allergy Syrup 24 Hour with Cetirizine. Claritin 24-Hour Allergy Reditabs. Xyzal Allergy Relief Tablets. Zyrtec Prescription Allergy Tablets. Benadryl Ultratabs Antihistamine Allergy Relief. Other elements •

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According to the WHO, more than 30% of people worldwide suffer from allergies.What antihistamines help with her symptoms? Dealing with an expert

The article was checked and commented by Viktoria Galyas, allergist-immunologist of the Semeynaya network of clinics

Antihistamines for allergies

When an allergic reaction occurs, histamine is released, a substance that binds to the receptors of certain cells [1].Symptoms can range from mild discomfort, runny nose, and rash to serious complications such as Quincke’s edema and trouble breathing. Allergy medications reduce the effect of histamine and help relieve symptoms, but not the cause. The only way to eliminate it is not to interact with the allergen.

Before you start taking medications, you should consult your doctor. Only a specialist can select the right drugs, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient and determine the duration of treatment.

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Preparations of the first generation for allergies

The initial group includes drugs with the active ingredients benadryl, diphenhydramine and chlorpheniramine. It is one of the first drugs to treat allergy symptoms [1]. They have a calming effect, depress the nervous system and can cause drowsiness. They are excreted from the body quite quickly, therefore, they require frequent dosages if the cause of the allergy cannot be eliminated as soon as possible.

Tablets based on these substances help get rid of a runny nose, itching, sneezing, tearing and respiratory signs of allergies.

Anti-allergy drugs reduce the effect of histamine and help relieve symptoms, but not the cause of the allergic reaction

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Preparations from the first generation group have side effects.In addition to drowsiness, they can cause dry mouth and nasopharynx, headache, less often – loss of appetite, nausea, muscle weakness. You should consult your doctor before taking medications.

They are strictly contraindicated in some patients, for example, in glaucoma, bronchitis, emphysema and high blood pressure. In addition, only a professional can calculate the possible effects of combining antihistamines with other medications.

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Preparations of the second and third generation for allergies

New second and third generation OTC antihistamines target more specific receptors.The tablets and drops last much longer, so a smaller dose is required to treat symptoms. This is important if it is impossible to get rid of the source of allergens within a few weeks, for example, if you have a seasonal pollen allergy.

Preparations are available in the form of tablets, capsules, drops, nasal decongestant sprays. The appropriate format is selected individually on the recommendation of the attending physician. In some cases, antihistamine body creams, eye drops and inhalations with an active substance are prescribed [2].

Medicines based on cetirizine

Cetirizine is one of the most common active ingredients in second and third generation antihistamines [3]. Side effects from taking it are much less compared to drugs from the previous block, but they are not excluded. Doctors indicate possible headaches, drowsiness, difficulty breathing and swallowing. Preparations based on cetirizine, like most antihistamines, cannot be combined with alcohol. They are contraindicated in patients with kidney disease and asthmatics [4].

Tablets and drops last much longer, therefore a lower dose is required to eliminate symptoms

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Medicines based on loratadine

Loratadine also helps to get rid of sneezing, runny nose and itching, eliminates most of the unpleasant and dangerous symptoms of upper respiratory tract allergy [5].It is used to treat urticaria, an allergic skin reaction. Taking the drug often causes drowsiness and headache. Side effects include rash, itching, and trouble breathing.

Medicines based on fexofenadine

Like most drugs, fexofenadine is produced in the form of tablets, capsules and drops. It is used to treat hives, relieve itching and relieve upper respiratory allergy symptoms. The side effects are the same as with other second and third generation drugs.

Potential consequences include indigestion, pain in the limbs, dizziness and an allergic reaction to the drug itself. Fexofenadine should not be taken with certain antifungal agents, antibiotics, and antacids [6]. Consult your doctor to clarify all the nuances. So, even ordinary fruit juice can reduce the effectiveness of the drug.

Allergist Comment

Viktoria Galyas, allergist-immunologist of the Semeynaya network of clinics

In Russia, every third adult and fourth child is allergic.The most common allergic diseases include hay fever, which affects 18–20% of citizens, allergic rhinitis (7–12%) and bronchial asthma (7–11%).

The preparations are safe in the recommended dosages. Passing through the liver, they are metabolized by its enzymes. But if the functions of the liver are impaired, unmetallized forms of the active substance accumulate in the blood, which can cause disturbances in the heart rhythm.

It is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking antihistamines, as it can reduce the concentration of the substance in the blood, and also increase drowsiness.

As for children, there are antihistamines that are allowed from one month of life, the dosage is individual and is selected by the doctor depending on the severity of the disease. Some active ingredients are contraindicated in childhood, but you can always find an alternative to them.

I prefer third-generation drugs, especially those based on fexofenadine. Most drugs are universal, but there are individual factors as well. The level of sensitivity to this or that active substance is different for all of us.It happens that an allergy goes away without additional medication support. In one person, symptoms stop immediately after interrupting contact with the allergen; in another, they persist for a long time.

If the allergen is not eliminated, there is a risk that the disease will progress, and in addition to mild symptoms, more severe ones may appear, for example, the transition of allergic rhinitis to bronchial asthma. In such a situation, antihistamines will no longer be effective.

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