.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D04A_AntipruriticsInclAntihistaminesAnestheticsEtc.D04AA32_Diphenhydramine.Diphenhydramine .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D04A_AntipruriticsInclAntihistaminesAnestheticsEtc.D04AA32_Diphenhydramine.Diphenhydramine| name: | Diphenhydramine |
| ATC code: | D04AA32 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine, commonly used for the relief of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, and urticaria. It is also utilized as a short-term treatment for insomnia, motion sickness, and as an antiemetic. Diphenhydramine is approved and widely used today, though often replaced by newer, non-sedating antihistamines for allergy.
Pharmacokinetics in healthy adults, both sexes, after single oral administration.
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