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Diphenhydramine

Uses

Diphenhydramine is used to relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation. It is also used to relieve red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold; to prevent and treat motion sickness, certain symptoms of Parkinson?s disease and to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep).

How it works

Diphenhydramine belongs to the group of medicines called sedating antihistamines. It acts by blocking the action of hitamine, a chemical released in the body during an allergy.

Common side effects

Restlessness, Blurred vision, Nausea, Thickening of bronchial secretions, Breathlessness, Disturbance in attention, Vomiting, Urinary retention., Drowsiness, Fatigue, Unsteadiness, Swelling of eyes and lips, Confusion, Sedation, Ringing in ears, Muscle twitching, Involuntary muscle contractions, Dizziness, Abnormal sensations of skin, Hypersensitivity reactions, Fits, Increased energy, Urinary difficulty, Dry mouth, Headache, Nervousness, Palpitations, Increased heart rate