How do you say the word diphenhydramine?
What is diphenhydramine used for?
Diphenhydramine is used to relieve red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold. Diphenhydramine is also used to relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation.
What does diphenhydramine mean?
Medical Definition of diphenhydramine
: an antihistamine used especially in the form of its hydrochloride C17H21NO·HCl to treat allergy symptoms and motion sickness and to induce sleep — see benadryl.
Is Diphenhydramine the same as Benadryl?
Benadryl is available in generic forms, which are often store-brand products. The generic name of Benadryl is diphenhydramine.