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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

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Brand name
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Generic name
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
ProPharma Distribution
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
SPL set ID
3842d802-9b18-2c5e-e063-6394a90ae763
SPL ID
463c9f3f-5718-c3fc-e063-6294a90a60aa
Version
4
Effective date
2025-12-18
Source export date
2026-09-28
Source partition
6
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0006-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
cd2e66336a5cd2223fa3995098fdbdb84c6a7ee5c0a4addb236ccb22dd1e6887
Import run
20260929T050834Z
Imported at
2026-09-29 05:34:42
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS

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warnings

WARNINGS Antihistamines should be used with considerable caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction, symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy, or bladder-neck obstruction. Local necrosis has been associated with the use of subcutaneous or intradermal use of intravenous diphenhydramine hydrochloride injection. Use in Pediatric Patients In pediatric patients, especially, antihistamines in overdosage may cause hallucinations, convulsions, or death. As in adults, antihistamines may diminish mental alertness in pediatric patients. In the young pediatric patient, particularly, they may produce excitation. Use in the Elderly (approximately 60 years or older) Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients.

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adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequent adverse reactions are underscored. 1. General: Urticaria, drug rash, anaphylactic shock, photosensitivity, excessive perspiration, chills, dryness of mouth, nose, and throat. 2. Cardiovascular System: Hypotension, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, extrasystoles. 3. Hematologic System: Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis. 4. Nervous System: Sedation, sleepiness, dizziness, disturbed coordination , fatigue, confusion, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, tremor, irritability, insomnia, euphoria, paresthesia, blurred vision, diplopia, vertigo, tinnitus, acute labyrinthitis, neuritis, convulsions. 5. GI System: Epigastric distress , anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation. 6. GU System: Urinary frequency, difficult urination, urinary retention, early menses. 7. Respiratory System: Thickening of bronchial secretions , tightness of chest or throat and wheezing, nasal stuffiness.

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