Diphenhydramine HCI 25 Mg Allergy Medicine and Antihistamine Compare to Active Ingredient of Benadryl® Allergy Generic - 400 Tablets

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Product Features

• 25 mg of Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
• Same as the active ingredient in Benadryl brand
• Excellent Antihistimine
• 400 Tablets - Great Value

Product Description

Product Description

For allergy relief of Sneezing, Itchy watery eyes, Itchy throat and Runny nose.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches ; 5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000GB1IQ8
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,020 in Health & Personal Care (See Bestsellers in Health & Personal Care)

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Customer Reviews

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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Diphenhydramine is the Generic Name for Benadryl, April 22, 2007

By	James Koenig "konedog" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. It is used to block histamine release in the body. Histamine causes all manner of allergy symptoms: stuffy or runny nose, sinus inflammation, scratchy throat, itching, and hives.

Diphenhydramine is the ingredient in Benadryl, although Benadryl will cost much more than diphenydramine, since Benadryl is a brand-name drug. It is important to realize that both forms are equally equivalent in efficacy. Therefore, it makes sense to purchase the generic equivalent.

A major side effect of diphenhydramine is sedation/drowsiness. It will definately make you tired and sleepy. However, this side effect can be used as an advantage, as the medication can also be marketed as a sleeping aid. It will help you fall asleep faster and generally acts all night long. In fact, many people report a "hangover" morning effect from taking diphenhydramine the night before.

Thus, diphenhydramine has two main uses: that as an allergy medication and as a sleeping aid. Companies often add diphenhydramine to their analgesic products, such as Tylenol, to give both pain relief and a sleeping aid (Tylenol PM).

Diphenhydramine has other troubling side-effects that bear mentioning. First, is should not be used in those with narrow-angle glaucoma, or anyone with stomach problems, such as continual stomach upset or ulcers of the stomach. Second, diphenhydramine can cause a retention of urine, especially in those that have an enlarged prostate. Anyone with prostate problems should avoid diphenhydramine like the plaque. Don't take diphenhydramine with any other depressants, as the effects are additive. The same holds true for alcohol; don't take both at the same time.

The usual adult dosage is 25-50 mg, 3-4 times a day. Use the lowest effective dose to treat your symptoms. Pregnant women should avoid any antihistamines, as the medication has been known to cause birth defects.

While this is a great medication for allergies, there are better, newer antihistamines that do not produce the drowsiness that diphenhydramine does. (check out Claritin as a better, but more costly substitute).

Jim "Konedog" Koenig

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reasonable Sleep Alternative, August 13, 2008

By	Oblivion "Sam" (Buffalo Ridge (birthplace and playground of Charles Manson) creepy) - See all my reviews

I have been using diphenhydramine Hydrochloride since I discovered it when I was 16. It is a very cheap non habit forming antihistamine that doubles as a sleep inducer. I suffer from mild insomnia (my own diagnosis) and often find that I tend to be nocturnal without the aid of diphen. I also suffer from mile cat allergies and some springtime allergies as most people do. I have tried claritin d another forms of antihistamines including diphen and find that they do not make much of a difference in terms of nasal decongestion. Benadryl is an expensive name brand version of this medicine that provides no more effectiveness than the off brand so it makes no sense why anyone would pay nearly ten times as much for a small quantity of it. I continue to take diphen on week nights and find that it provides a natural drowsiness and I could not put a price on a good nights sleep but this vender certainly makes it reasonable.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied customer, January 7, 2008

By	B.E.C. (Lexington, KY) - See all my reviews

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Good value & reasonable ship time. Would not hesitate to use this vendor again!