苯那君vs. Sudafed

Are Benadryl and Sudafed the Same Thing?

苯那君(diphenhydramine) andSudafed(pseudoephedrineHCI) are used to treatnasalcongestiondue to allergies.

苯那君is also an antihistamine used to treat otherallergysymptoms (includinghives,itching, watery eyes),insomnia,晕动病, and mild cases ofParkinsonism.

Sudafed is also used to relieve nasal congestion due to thecommon cold.

苯那君and Sudafed belong to different drug classes. Benadryl is an antihistamine and Sudafed is adecongestant.

苯那君and Sudafed are availableingenericform andover-the-counter(OTC).

What Are Possible Side Effects of Benadryl?

Side effectsof Benadryl include:

What Are Possible Side Effects of Sudafed?

Common side effects of Sudafed include:

  • nervousness,
  • restlessness or excitability (especially in children),
  • dizziness,
  • headache,
  • fear,
  • anxiety,
  • loss of appetite,
  • sleepproblems (insomnia),
  • skinrash,
  • itching,
  • tremors,
  • hallucinations,
  • convulsions (seizures),
  • nausea,
  • vomiting, and
  • flushing (warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin).

What is Benadryl?

苯那君(diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine used to treat allergies, hives, insomnia, motion sickness, and mild cases of Parkinsonism.

What is Sudafed?

What is Sudafed?

Sudafed (pseudoephedrine HCI) is a decongestant prescribed for the temporary relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold,hay fever, andsinuscongestion. Sudafed is available as ageneric drug.

What Drugs Interact With Benadryl?

苯那君may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives,narcoticpainmedicine, sleeping pills,musclerelaxers, and medicine for seizures,depression, or anxiety).

苯那君may also interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

What Drugs Interact With Sudafed?

Sudafed may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) andantidepressants.

Sudafed may also interact with bronchodilators,blood pressuremedications, andcalciumchannel blockers.

How Should Benadryl Be Taken?

A typical dose of Benadryl is 25-50mgevery 4-6 hours. Benadryl may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), other over-the-countercough, cold, allergy, or insomnia medications, anxiety or sleep medicines, antidepressants, or any other medications that make you feel drowsy, sleepy, or relaxed. Tell yourdoctor所有你使用药物和补品。苯那君has not been adequately evaluated inpregnantwomen. Benadryl is secreted inbreast milk. Because of the risk of stimulation and seizures in infants, especially newborns and premature infants,antihistaminesshould not be used bynursingmothers.

How Should Sudafed Be Taken?

Sudafed usual dose is onetabletevery 12 hours.

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References
Medical Editor:John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

SOURCE:

RxList. Benadryl Medication Guide.

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RxList. Sudafed Side Effects Drug Center.

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