Benadryl

Benadryl is a brand best known for its oral allergy relief products that are formulated using the active ingredient diphenhydramine. Benadryl is an antihistamine medication and is available over the counter in liquid and pill form. The brand also offers a line of topical itch relief creams, gels, and sprays.

Oral Benadryl helps to temporarily relieve symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, watery eyes, and itchy nose or throat caused by indoor or outdoor allergies. Topical Benadryl can help to relieve the pain and itching associated with insect bites and rashes resulting from poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac.

The effects of oral Benadryl products containing diphenhydramine generally last for a period of four to six hours. There is no set amount of time that topical Benadryl products last.

In general, oral forms of Benadryl are absorbed quickly by the body, depending on the formulation. Peak effectiveness is usually reached within one hour. There is no set amount of time that topical Benadryl products take to work, but relief is thought to start soon after application.

The correct dosage of Benadryl for you may vary based on a variety of factors, including which product you are taking and your age. If you are unsure about the proper Benadryl dosage for yourself or a loved one, do not hesitate to speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Oral Benadryl for adults contains diphenhydramine as the active ingredient. Diphenhydramine is part of a class of drugs known as first generation antihistamines, which may cause drowsiness.

Oral Benadryl for adults contains the active ingredient diphenhydramine, an antihistamine that can help temporarily relieve allergy symptoms. Oral Benadryl for children may contain different ingredients. All oral Benadryl formulas also contain a number of inactive ingredients. You should refer to the product label for a complete list of ingredients. Benadryl creams, gels, and sprays also contain diphenhydramine as the active ingredient, along with a variety of inactive ingredients.

You should discuss your options with your doctor before taking Benadryl or any other medication during pregnancy, while you are breastfeeding, or if you are planning to become pregnant.