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Available without a prescription. Call to add to a pickup.
Medication information
OTC
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
OTC sedating antihistamine — allergies, sleep, motion sickness
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an older sedating antihistamine. Sometimes used for allergies, sleep, motion sickness, or itching. Newer non-sedating antihistamines (cetirizine, loratadine) are usually preferred for daily allergy control.
How the pharmacy helps
We stock 25 mg and 50 mg. Talk to the pharmacist before regular nightly use for sleep — alternatives are gentler.
Access framing
Available without a prescription. Call to add to a pickup.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Benadryl Diphenhydramine | 25mg | Capsule | Active |
Not recommended long-term — tolerance builds and it is associated with cognitive effects in older adults. Talk to the pharmacist.
Generally avoided under age 6 for sleep; talk to the pharmacist for allergy use in children.
Significant drowsiness — do not drive after taking.
Related pages in Allergy
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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