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About Diphen 25mg Capsule

DIPHENHYDRAMINE belongs to a class of medication called ‘antihistamine’ (anti-allergic) primarily used to treat sneezing, running nose, itches, common cold symptoms, and cough. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ It is also used to induce sleep, treat Parkinson's disease, and relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation.

DIPHENHYDRAMINE blocks a natural substance (histamine) during an allergic reaction. Besides this, the drying effects of DIPHENHYDRAMINE on allergic symptoms (like watery eyes and runny nose) are caused by blocking another natural substance (acetylcholine). Together it helps relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness.

DIPHENHYDRAMINE is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The doctor will adjust the dose you are given according to your condition and response to the medicine. In some cases, you may experience tiredness, sleepiness, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, sore throat, nausea, cold-like nose symptoms (in children), or diarrhea (in children). Most of these side effects of DIPHENHYDRAMINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consume only if the doctor prescribes it. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not take DIPHENHYDRAMINE if you are allergic to diphenhydramine, have severe liver or kidney problems, or have epilepsy. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant or currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines.

Uses of Diphen 25mg Capsule

Allergies, Common Cold

Medicinal Benefits of Diphen 25mg Capsule

DIPHENHYDRAMINE belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamine or anti-allergic. It is used to treat symptoms of allergies and the common cold. It blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. 

Directions for Use

Take DIPHENHYDRAMINE with or without food but take it at equal intervals or as advised by your doctor.

Side Effects of Diphen 25mg Capsule

It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor. The side effects of DIPHENHYDRAMINE are dizziness, drowsiness, loss of coordination, dry mouth, constipation, dry eyes, and blurred vision. It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

DIPHENHYDRAMINE can make a child sleepy even if it is used on the skin so, ask a doctor before using DIPHENHYDRAMINE. Let the doctor know if you have a breathing problem asthma, chronic bronchitis or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder) or vision problems like glaucoma (raised pressure in the eyes), and trouble peeing due to an enlarged prostate. Before using DIPHENHYDRAMINE, ask a doctor if you are taking alcohol, sedatives, or tranquilizers as using DIPHENHYDRAMINE with recreational drugs might induce drowsiness. It is advisable not to drive any motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery as increased drowsiness and dizziness can occur after taking DIPHENHYDRAMINE. If you are a pregnant or a nursing mother, ask a doctor before its use.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

This medicine may have an interaction with other anti-allergic drugs (cetirizine), sleeping pills (zolpidem), and anti-depressants (escitalopram, alprazolam), pain-killer (tramadol, acetaminophen), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Patients affected with liver/kidney disease, epilepsy,  asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or other types of lung disease, glaucoma (a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to a gradual loss of vision), ulcers, difficulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate gland), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, or an overactive thyroid gland and alcoholism should not take DIPHENHYDRAMINE as it has severe interaction.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

DIPHENHYDRAMINE may cause dizziness when alcohol is taken.

PREGNANCY

Only consume DIPHENHYDRAMINE if a doctor prescribes you.

BREAST FEEDING

Only consume DIPHENHYDRAMINE if a doctor prescribes you.

DRIVING

DIPHENHYDRAMINE may affect driving as it causes dizziness.

LIVER

DIPHENHYDRAMINE is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

DIPHENHYDRAMINE does not have any reported interaction; hence, if you experience any difficulty, discuss it with your doctor.