Rx Name [DIPHENHYDRAMINE, 0404]
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DPH ELIXIR 2.5MG/ML SYR (FED/ATB) DIPHENHYDRA
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0404
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FIRST GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINES
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Motion sickness, extrapyramidal symptoms; antitussive,severe allergic reactions.
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See Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Adult: 25-50mg 3-4 times daily. Maximum dose 300mg daily .
Pediatric: 2-6 years: 6.25 mg every 4-6 hours; 6-12 years: 12.5 - 25 mg every 4-6 hours. |
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Use of diphenhydramine during the first trimester of pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of cleft palate alone or combined with other fetal abnormalities.
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Diphenhydramine has been detected in milk. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or diphenhydramine because of the potential for serious adverse reactions to antihistamines in nursing infants.
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