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

  • dizziness and vomiting

  • difficulty breathing

  • swelling of throat

  • severe anxiety

this could be anaphylaxis. call 911 and go to the nearest emergency room.

  • watery eyes

  • skin itch

  • hives

  • itchy throat

you could be experiencing an allergic reaction or suffering from allergy symptoms.
Click here to see how Benadryl® can help.

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

How does BENADRYL® work?

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

Which BENADRYL® products should I take?

<p>Allergy symptoms can be different for everyone and allergic reactions can happen at any time. BENADRYL<sup>®</sup> has a <strong><a href="/products">family of products</a></strong>&nbsp;to meet your family’s needs. Choose the one most appropriate for your individual symptoms.</p>
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®

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

      
Extra Strength
BENADRYL TOTAL®
Allergy & Sinus

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

    
BENADRYL®
Topicals		      

Yes

  

Yes

Yes
Protect yourself and your family by choosing the right BENADRYL® product from the table below.
Symptom BENADRYL® Caplets or Liqui-Gels® Extra Strength BENADRYL TOTAL® Allergy & Sinus BENADRYL® Topicals
Sneezing

Yes

Yes

  
Runny nose

Yes

Yes

  
Itchy, watery eyes

Yes

Yes

  
Skin itch, hives

Yes

Yes

Yes
Nasal & sinus Congestion  

Yes

  
Insect bites    

Yes
Minor cuts and skin irritations

Yes

  

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