Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs is used for:
Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies or the common cold, such as runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy, watery eyes, and relieving cough. It may also relieve itching of the skin and allergic skin reactions. It is also used to treat and prevent motion sickness. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs is an antihistamine and anticholinergic. It works by blocking the action of histamine, reducing the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It also works in the brain to cause sedation.
Do NOT use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs if:
• you are allergic to any ingredient in Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs or other similar medicines
• you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)
• you are currently taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) in the past 14 days
• you are breast-feeding
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs :
Some medical conditions may interact with Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung disease, shortness of breath, or sleep apnea
• if you have blockage of the stomach, intestine, or urinary tract; difficulty urinating; diabetes; ulcers; enlargement of the prostate; glaucoma; heart disease; high blood pressure; porphyria; or thyroid disease
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
• Sodium oxybate (GHB) because an increase in sleep duration and a decrease in the ability to breathe are likely to occur
• MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine) because they can cause serious, sometimes fatal, reactions. Do NOT take MAO inhibitors within 2 weeks of taking Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs .
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs :
Use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
• Take Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs by mouth with or without food.
• Use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. If you are taking Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs without a prescription, follow any warnings and precautions on the label.
• For prevention of motion sickness: Take at least 30 minutes before activity or travel.
• If you miss a dose of Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs .
Important safety information:
• Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
• Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
• Do not become overheated in hot weather or while you are being active; heatstroke may occur.
• Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs . Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
• Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs has diphenhydramine in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has diphenhydramine in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Do not use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs for a cough with a lot of mucous. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.
• If your symptoms persist for more than 1 week or if you develop a fever, contact your health care provider.
• Use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness, sedation, and lightheadedness upon standing.
• Different brands of Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs may have different dosing instructions for CHILDREN. Follow the dosing instructions on the package labeling. If your doctor has given you instructions, follow those. If you are unsure of the dose to give a child, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs while you are pregnant. Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs .