Benadryl Syrup


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer JNTL Consumer Health (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Active Ingredient Diphenhydramine (14.08mg/5ml) + Ammonium Chloride (138mg/5ml) + Sodium Citrate (57.03mg/5ml)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.1
User Reviews409

FAQ

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What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Benadryl?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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Can I breastfeed while taking Benadryl?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Benadryl. This medicine contains diphenhydramine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
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Can the use of Benadryl cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Benadryl may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.
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What if you forget to take Benadryl?
If you miss a dose of Benadryl, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Benadryl Syrup Reviews

Benadryl is used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness. It also thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out.

Benadryl is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, coordination impaired, thickened respiratory tract secretions, and allergic reactions. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

How Benadryl Syrup Works

Benadryl is a combination of three medicines:.

How to Use Benadryl Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Benadryl may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Benadryl Syrup

  • In Treatment of Cough: Cough is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air that helps clear any mucus or irritant in the throat or airways. If it happens more frequently, due to an underlying disease or an allergy, it can be bothersome. Benadryl helps to loosen thick mucus and reduces its stickiness, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Uses of Benadryl Syrup

  • Treatment of Cough

Benadryl Syrup Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  UNSAFE
Benadryl is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  UNSAFE
Benadryl is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Benadryl in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  UNSAFE
Benadryl is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benadryl.
Driving  UNSAFE
Benadryl may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Stop taking Benadryl and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
  • Benadryl helps relieve cough that is accompanied with mucus.
  • Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Ammonium Chloride.
  2. Drugs.com. Diphenhydramine Oral Solution.
  3. ScienceDirect. Sodium Citrate.

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