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Diphenhydramine

Classification:
Antihistamine
Abbreviation:
Dph
Alternative Names:
Benedryl, Banaril, Allergia-C, Aler-Tab
Diphenhydramine, more commonly known as benedryl, is an antihistamine that has many different effects on the body. Chief among these is it blocks histamine receptors, thus helping with allergies or allergic reactions. Lesser-known uses for benedryl are helping prevent or stop a migraine and the elmination of itching.

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