Diphenhydramine
Synonyms
2-Diphenylmethoxy-N,N-dimethylethylamine
Allerdryl
Benadryl
Benhydramin
Benylin
Benzhydramine
Citrate, Diphenhydramine
Dimedrol
Diphenhydramine Citrate
Diphenhydramine Citrate (1:1)
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Diphenylhydramin
Diphenylhydramine
Dormin
Ethanamine, 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-
Hydrochloride, Diphenhydramine
A histamine H1 antagonist used as an antiemetic, antitussive, for dermatoses and pruritus, for hypersensitivity reactions, as a hypnotic, an antiparkinson, and as an ingredient in common cold preparations. It has some undesired antimuscarinic and sedative effects.