Question 1

this says it contains dipenhydramine and antihistamine, it is 25 mg, if it is safe and possible, what would be a appropiate dosage?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate 4 adult: Typical adult dosage is 25-50 mg every 4-6 hours. Beware drowsiness, do not drive or operate machinery.

Question 2

cetirizine hydrochloride pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is claritin (loratadine)?

Accepted Answer

No: Cetirizine is zyrtec and Pseudoephedrine is sudafed. Claritin is most similar to cetirizine; the generic name is loratadine.

Question 3

best sleep aid--diphenhydramine hydrochloride or doxylamine succinate?

Accepted Answer

Both commonly used: Both of these are commonly used over-the-counter. They are sedating and help people fall and stay asleep to a greater or lesser degree depending on the person. Often tolerance develops if the person takes one or the other regularly. Melatonin is another otc medication that can help with sleep. Be sure to practice sleep hygiene -- structuring your sleep, avoid lying long periods not sleeping, etc.

Question 4

is zyrtec or polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) stronger?

Accepted Answer

Zyrtec (cetirizine): Polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) (dexchlorpheniramine) is an older antihistamine that is not used as often due to dosing every 8 hours and side effects (impaired driving ability).  Effectiveness of polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) was similar to Claritin (loratadine) while a  study in healthy adults showed zyrtec (cetirizine) to be a better antihistamine than polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate). Go to: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/2972549.

Question 5

chlorpheniramine maleate or allegra (fexofenadine) which is safer?

Accepted Answer

Both: Antihistamines are extremely safe. Any antihistamine can cause drowsiness, but second-generation antihistamines are much less likely to do so. Drowsiness with chlorpheniramine is the biggest side effect to watch for, between these two meds.

Question 6

is claritin comparable to benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Both AH: Both act in similar fashion except that Benadryl (diphenhydramine)  causes drowsiness and dry mouth in a much higher percentage of people and it works for just a few hours vs claritin's nearly 24 hours duration of action.

Question 7

diphenhydramine overdose antidote?

Accepted Answer

911: Although death by Diphenhydramine overdose is uncommon, dangers associated with an overdose include cardiac arrhythmias, delirium, respiratory suppression, short-term memory loss, and urinary retention.  The specific antidote for Diphenhydramine poisoning is physostigmine, usually given intravenously in a hospital.  If you suspect Diphenhydramine overdose, contact emergency services (911).

Question 8

can fexofenadine hcl 180/antihistamine be taken with diphenhydramine hci 25 mg antihistamin?

Accepted Answer

Should not: both are antihistamines so you do not need to take both.

Question 9

is diphenhydramine hydrochloride and doxylamine succinate ok together?

Accepted Answer

Caution Required: Both drugs have similar "mechanisms of action." therefore, the effects they produce are "additive" and, in theory, can pile up to create more effects than would be predicted if each drug were taken by itself...Almost as if 1+1=3! both drugs produce sedation and have anti-histamine properties. So, excessive sleepiness or agitation can happen. Be cautious..Speak to your provider or pharmacist!

Question 10

is atarax (hydroxyzine) effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Atarax (hydroxyzine) is an antihistamine that is effective.

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This says it contains dipenhydramine and antihistamine, it is 25 mg, if it is safe and possible, what would be a appropiate dosage?

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Cetirizine hydrochloride pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is claritin (loratadine)?

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Best sleep aid--diphenhydramine hydrochloride or doxylamine succinate?

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Is zyrtec or polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) stronger?

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Chlorpheniramine maleate or allegra (fexofenadine) which is safer?

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Diphenhydramine overdose antidote?

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