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What happens to the human body after taking 3 50mg soft gels of diphenhydramine hci? will i sleep better or will it be dangerous? i want to do no harm.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Diphenhydramine: The usual dose is 25-50 mg upto 4 times a day , and not toexceed 300mg per day from all sources, as many cold meds contain diphenhydramine as an ingredient

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 12/19/2015

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