About Benadryl Allergy Relief capsules and how it works
This medicine is used to treat allergies such as allergic rhinitis, hay fever, and urticaria. It contains a medicine called acrivastine which belongs to a group of medicine called antihistamines. These medicines block the action of a chemical in the body called histamine. This helps reduce the symptoms of allergies such as redness, itching and swelling.
This medicine is available as capsules which are taken by mouth. It starts working within 15 minutes and relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis within one hour of taking it.
Speak to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse during treatment with this medicine.
Before using Benadryl Allergy Relief capsules
This medicine may not be suitable for everyone and some people must never have it. Check the leaflet that comes with your medicine to make sure that the medicine is suitable before having it.
Always get advice from a healthcare professional before having this medicine if:
you are allergic or sensitive to or have had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine or to the medicine triprolidine
this medicine is for a child under 12 years of age
you are elderly
you have kidney problems
Medicines interactions
If you are taking more than one medicine they may interact with each other. Before taking this medicine consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including vitamins, supplements and herbal or complementary preparations.
The following medicines may interact with this medicine:
ketoconazole
erythromycin
central nervous system depressants
Possible side effects of Benadryl Allergy Relief capsules
Most medicines can cause some side-effects but not everyone having the same medicine will get the same side-effects.
The following side-effects have been associated with people having this medicine:
drowsiness
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are trying to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breast-feeding, you should seek medical advice before taking this medicine.
Other important information
Make sure that you read the leaflet that comes with your medicine to check what dose you should take and if there is anything that you need to do if you take more than the recommended dose. If you are in any doubt about whether this medicine is suitable for you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine may interact with alcohol. It is best to avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine may interact with grapefruit juice. It is best to avoid grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Drug Factsheets
Allergy Formula by Perrigo International
(diphenhydramine (allergy))
In this factsheet:
How does Allergy Formula by Perrigo International work? What will it do for me?
How should I use Allergy Formula by Perrigo International?
What form(s) does Allergy Formula by Perrigo International come in?
Who should NOT take Allergy Formula by Perrigo International?
What side effects are possible with Allergy Formula by Perrigo International?
Are there any other precautions or warnings for Allergy Formula by Perrigo International?
What other drugs could interact with Allergy Formula by Perrigo International?
DIN (Drug Identification Number)
02141728 ALLERGY FORMULA CAPLETS 25MG
02141736 ALLERGY FORMULA LIQUID 12.5 MG/5 ML
How does Allergy Formula by Perrigo International work? What will it do for me?
Diphenhydramine belongs to a group of medications known as antihistamines. Antihistamines are used to treat symptoms caused by allergies, including itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and skin rash and irritations.
The cream form of this medication is used for the relief of swelling and itching caused by insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, mild cases of sunburn, and other minor skin irritations.
This medication works by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance released by the body involved in allergies. It usually starts to work within one hour.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are using this medication, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to use this medication if their doctor or pharmacist has not recommended it.
How should I use Allergy Formula by Perrigo International?
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: The usual dose is 25 mg to 50 mg taken by mouth 3 or 4 times a day. As there are various strengths and forms of diphenhydramine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Take diphenhydramine exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Children younger than 12 years of age: Do not give diphenhydramine capsules or caplets to children younger than 12 years of age unless directed to do so by your child's doctor. As there are various strengths and forms (e.g., children's liquid, elixir) of diphenhydramine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving this medication to a child.
Use an oral syringe to measure each dose of the liquid, as it gives a more accurate measurement than household teaspoons.
Cream: For adults and children 2 years and over, apply a thin layer of cream 3 or 4 times a day to the affected area. If the skin condition worsens or persists for longer than 7 days, do not continue this medication without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones above, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to use this medication exactly as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.
Store this medication at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.
This medication is available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms listed here. The forms available for the specific brand you have searched are listed under "What form(s) does this medication come in?"
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Source:
http://www.nhs.uk/medicine-guides/pages/MedicineOverview.aspx?medicine=Benadryl%20Allergy%20Relief%20capsules
http://chealth.canoe.ca/drug_info_details.asp?brand_name_id=5902
