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Am I having an allergic reaction or suffering from allergy symptoms?

Triggers, or allergens, can cause your immune system to overreact and release chemicals, such as histamines, into your system, leading to symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes or itchy skin. Allergies can strike at any time if a trigger is present, so be prepared by knowing how to treat your allergies.

However, in severe cases, histamines can cause anaphylaxis, a reaction that may cause dizziness, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, a swollen throat or tongue or severe anxiety. If any of these symptoms occur, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

SYMPTOMS

THIS COULD BE ANAPHYLAXIS. CALL 911 AND GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM.

YOU COULD BE EXPERIENCING AN ALLERGIC REACTION OR SUFFERING FROM ALLERGY SYMPTOMS.

DIZZINESS AND VOMITING

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DIFFICULTY BREATHING

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SWELLING OF THROAT

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SEVERE ANXIETY

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WATERY EYES

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SKIN ITCH

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HIVES

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ITCHY THROAT

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How does BENADRYL® work?

BENADRYL® products contain an ingredient called diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine that quickly relieves your symptoms by blocking the action of histamines in your body.

Which BENADRYL® products should I take?

Allergy symptoms can be different for everyone and allergic reactions can happen at any time. BENADRYL® has a family of products to meet your family’s needs. Choose the one most appropriate for your individual symptoms.

Protect yourself and your family by choosing the right BENADRYL® product from the table below.

Product

Sneezing

Runny nose

Itchy, watery
eyes

Skin itch,
hives

Nasal & sinus congestion

Insect bites & stings

Minor cuts
and skin irritations

BENADRYL® Caplets or Liqui-Gels®

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Extra Strength BENADRYL TOTAL® Allergy & Sinus

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BENADRYL® Topicals

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*Seek medical attention immediately if you are experiencing a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. BENADRYL® is not indicated for such use.