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Benadryl

(ˈbɛnədrɪl)

(Pharmacology) trademark an antihistamine drug used in sleeping tablets; diphenhydramine. Formula: C17H21NO

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Benadryl - antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness

diphenhydramine

antihistamine - a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site

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Benedryl Use these tablets for allergic reactions or (Diphen-hydramine) severe itching caused by insect bites or bee stings.

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Depending on where you are headed, you may need more or less than some travelers: pain relievers for adults and children; itch relief cream; allergy medicine such as Benedryl and asthma inhalers; sun screen; reeds for diarrhea, constipation, and motion sickness; and basic first aid items like Band-Aids and antibacterial cream.

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We have tried Benedryl, fish oil pills, natural tranquilizers, omega, Avon Skin So Soft, garlic, Head & Shoulders shampoo, oatmeal and salt baths.

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I carry a purse for my EpiPens, inhaler, and Benedryl.

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Merezine and Ephedrine and Benedryl, Dramamine and Ketamine and Nyquil.

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AoAuJill Smokler admitting that she once gave her healthy child Benedryl to make her fall asleep; the Journal of Pediatrics published research indicating that parents are increasingly using over-the-counter medication to control their kids.