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 | ||
DIFFICULTY BREATHING | ||
SWELLING OF THROAT | ||
SEVERE ANXIETY | ||
WATERY EYES | ||
SKIN ITCH | ||
HIVES | ||
ITCHY THROAT |
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 | Skin itch, | Nasal & sinus congestion | Insect bites & stings | Minor cuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BENADRYL® Caplets or Liqui-Gels® | |||||||
Extra Strength BENADRYL TOTAL® Allergy & Sinus | |||||||
BENADRYL® Topicals |
*Seek medical attention immediately if you are experiencing a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. BENADRYL® is not indicated for such use.