Banophen

Alternate Name: Aller-G-Time

Description: If you suffer from a rash, itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, or cough, your doctor might prescribe diphenhydramine. This drug does not cure your allergy or infection, it only controls symptoms. Diphenhydramine is not meant to treat illnesses such as asthma or COPD.

Dosage Form: Capsule

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Analgesic, Antivertigo, Respiratory Agent, Sleep Aid

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 25 MG

Warnings: Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an enlarged prostate, or trouble urinating. Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, or a breathing problem such as emphysema, bronchitis, or asthma. Make sure your doctor knows if you have any other allergies. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert. This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). If you have this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine. Pain when urinating, or change in how much or how often you urinate.

Food Warnings: Make sure your doctor knows if you are using an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate®., Ask your doctor before you use any other products that have diphenhydramine in it. This includes medicines that you use on your skin., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.