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Allergy

Generic of Benadryl, Children'S Benadryl Allergy, Benadryl Allergy

What is Allergy used for?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat/skin, cough, runny nose, and sneezing. This medication works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. By blocking another natural substance made by your body (acetylcholine), it helps dry up some body fluids to relieve symptoms such as watery eyes and runny nose. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).

CHEMICAL NAME

Chlorpheniramine Maleate (klor-fen-EER-a-meen)

DRUG TYPE

Misc Conditions

Allergy Prices

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Allergy Frequently Asked Questions

If you are taking the over-the-counter product, read all directions on the product package before taking this medication. If you have any questions, consult your pharmacist. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, take it as directed.

Take the tablet, capsule, or liquid form by mouth with or without food. Follow the directions for dosing on the label, or take as directed by your doctor. This medication may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.

If you are taking the extended-release capsules, swallow them whole. Do not crush or chew extended-release capsules or tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects.

If you are using the liquid form, use a medication measuring device to carefully measure the prescribed dose. Do not use a household spoon. If your liquid form is a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.

The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than recommended by your doctor or the package instructions without your doctor's approval. Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.

If your condition lasts or gets worse, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.

Allergy Dosage and Form Information

Tablet

Capsule

Liquid

Allergy Alternatives

Brand Name Examples

Generic Examples

Allergy Relief

Blist Pack (24.0mg Tablet), 4 Mg , 1 Blist Pack

Other Allergy Relief forms and strengths:

Tablet

Allergy Relief 4 Mg Tablet

Allergy Relief 5 Mg Tablet

Allergy Relief 10 Mg Tablet

Allergy Relief 25 Mg Tablet

Allergy Relief 60 Mg Tablet

Allergy Relief 180 Mg Tablet

Solution Oral

Allergy Relief 1 Mg/Ml Solution Oral

Allergy Relief 5 Mg/5 Ml Solution Oral

Capsule

Allergy Relief 25 Mg Capsule

Liquid

Allergy Relief 12.5Mg/5Ml Liquid

Prices starting at

$ 7.71

Childrens Allergy Medicine

Bottle (118.0mg Liquid), 118.0 Ml Of 12.5mg/5ml , 1 Bottle

Other Childrens Allergy Medicine forms and strengths:

Solution Oral

Childrens Allergy Medicine 5 Mg/5 Ml Solution Oral

Liquid

Childrens Allergy Medicine 12.5Mg/5Ml Liquid

Prices starting at

$ 8.54

Children'S Allergy Medicine

Bottle (236.0mg Liquid), 236.0 Ml Of 12.5mg/5ml , 1 Bottle

Other Children'S Allergy Medicine forms and strengths:

Solution Oral

Children'S Allergy Medicine 5 Mg/5 Ml Solution Oral

Liquid

Children'S Allergy Medicine 12.5Mg/5Ml Liquid

Prices starting at

$ 8.40

Children'S Allergy Relief

Bottle (118.0mg Liquid), 118.0 Ml Of 12.5mg/5ml , 1 Bottle

Other Children'S Allergy Relief forms and strengths:

Liquid

Children'S Allergy Relief 12.5Mg/5Ml Liquid

Solution Oral

Children'S Allergy Relief 1 Mg/Ml Solution Oral

Children'S Allergy Relief 5 Mg/5 Ml Solution Oral

Prices starting at

$ 8.54

Diphenhydramine Hcl

Capsule, 25 Mg , 30 Capsules

Other Diphenhydramine Hcl forms and strengths:

Capsule

Diphenhydramine Hcl 25 Mg Capsule

Diphenhydramine Hcl 50 Mg Capsule

Liquid

Diphenhydramine Hcl 12.5Mg/5Ml Liquid

Vial

Diphenhydramine Hcl 50 Mg/Ml Vial

Tablet

Diphenhydramine Hcl 25 Mg Tablet

Elixir

Diphenhydramine Hcl 12.5Mg/5Ml Elixir

Syringe

Diphenhydramine Hcl 50 Mg/Ml Syringe

Prices starting at

$ 6.09

Diphedryl

Bottle (118.0mg Liquid), 118.0 Ml Of 12.5mg/5ml , 1 Bottle

Prices starting at

$ 8.54

Wal-Dryl

Blist Pack (24.0mg Capsule), 25 Mg , 1 Blist Pack

Other Wal-Dryl forms and strengths:

Tablet

Wal-Dryl 25 Mg Tablet

Capsule

Wal-Dryl 25 Mg Capsule

Liquid

Wal-Dryl 12.5Mg/5Ml Liquid

Prices starting at

$ 4.99

Complete Allergy

Capsule, 25 Mg , 30 Capsules

Other Complete Allergy forms and strengths:

Capsule

Complete Allergy 25 Mg Capsule

Tablet

Complete Allergy 25 Mg Tablet

Prices starting at

$ 7.82

Aler-Cap

Capsule, 25 Mg , 30 Capsules

Prices starting at

$ 7.82

Maxallergy Kids

Bottle (118.0mg Liquid), 118.0 Ml Of 12.5mg/5ml , 1 Bottle

Prices starting at

$ 8.54

Children'S Wal-Dryl Allergy

Bottle (118.0mg Liquid), 118.0 Ml Of 12.5mg/5ml , 1 Bottle

Prices starting at

$ 8.54

Geri-Dryl

Tablet, 25 Mg , 30 Tablets

Other Geri-Dryl forms and strengths:

Tablet

Geri-Dryl 25 Mg Tablet

Liquid

Geri-Dryl 12.5Mg/5Ml Liquid

Prices starting at

$ 7.79

Nighttime Allergy Relief

Blist Pack (24.0mg Tablet), 25 Mg , 1 Blist Pack

Prices starting at

$ 7.94

Total Allergy

Blist Pack (24.0mg Tablet), 25 Mg , 1 Blist Pack

Prices starting at

$ 7.94

Aller-G-Time

Tablet, 25 Mg , 30 Tablets

Prices starting at

$ 7.93

Banophen

Capsule, 50 Mg , 30 Capsules

Other Banophen forms and strengths:

Capsule

Banophen 25 Mg Capsule

Banophen 50 Mg Capsule

Tablet

Banophen 25 Mg Tablet

Prices starting at

$ 7.05

Children'S Cold & Allergy

Bottle (118.0mg Liquid), 118.0 Ml Of 12.5mg/5ml , 1 Bottle

Prices starting at

$ 8.54

M-Dryl

Bottle (118.0mg Liquid), 118.0 Ml Of 12.5mg/5ml , 1 Bottle

Prices starting at

$ 8.54

Diphen

Packet (24.0mg Tablet), 25 Mg , 1 Packet

Other Diphen forms and strengths:

Tablet

Diphen 25 Mg Tablet

Elixir

Diphen 12.5Mg/5Ml Elixir

Prices starting at

$ 7.94

Diphedryl Allergy

Bottle (236.0mg Liquid), 236.0 Ml Of 12.5mg/5ml , 1 Bottle

Prices starting at

$ 9.58

Antihistamine Allergy

Bottle (118.0mg Liquid), 118.0 Ml Of 12.5mg/5ml , 1 Bottle

Prices starting at

$ 8.32

Allergy Medicine

Capsule, 25 Mg , 30 Capsules

Other Allergy Medicine forms and strengths:

Tablet

Allergy Medicine 25 Mg Tablet

Capsule

Allergy Medicine 25 Mg Capsule

Prices starting at

$ 7.82

Pharbedryl

Capsule, 25 Mg , 30 Capsules

Prices starting at

$ 7.82