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Allergy Relief

Generic: Diphenhydramine Hcl

OTC
AntihistamineAlso: Childrens Allergy Relief✓ FDA-verified
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Allergy Relief is a medication that helps temporarily relieve symptoms caused by hay fever or other respiratory allergies, like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes, as well as symptoms from the common cold. It works by blocking certain signals in the body that cause these allergy symptoms. You can take it every 4 to 6 hours, but be sure not to exceed 6 doses in a 24-hour period. For children aged 6 to under 12 years, the starting dose is 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 ml to 10 ml). It's important not to use this medication with any other product that contains diphenhydramine, as that could lead to serious side effects.

Uses

  • sneezing due to hay fever. itching of the nose or throat. runny nose due to hay fever. itchy watery eyes. sneezing due to common cold. runny nose due to common cold.

Dosage

Take every 4-6 hours as needed.
Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.
Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 ml to 10 ml).
Do not use in children under 4 years of age.
Do not use in children 4 to under 6 years unless directed by a doctor.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

Common side effects may include drowsinessdizzinessor dry mouth

Serious

Serious side effects may include difficulty breathing or severe allergic reactions
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine.
  • Do not use to make a child sleepy.
  • Ask a doctor before use if the child has glaucoma.
  • Ask a doctor before use if the child has a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis.

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).