Benadryl

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Definition

Noun 1. A brand-name antihistamine medication: Benadryl is the trade name for a common over-the-counter drug containing diphenhydramine. It is primarily used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, and can also be used to treat motion sickness.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I took Benadryl for my seasonal allergies, and my sneezing stopped.
  • The doctor recommended Benadryl to help with the itching from the rash.
  • She uses Benadryl to prevent nausea when she travels by boat.

Advanced Usage

• "Take Benadryl": This is the standard phrase for using the medication orally.
  • You should take Benadryl according to the directions on the label.
• "Benadryl is effective for...": Used to state the conditions the medication treats.
  • Benadryl is effective for relieving symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

Variants and Related Words

• Diphenhydramine (n): The generic, scientific name for the active ingredient in Benadryl.
  • Some store-brand sleep aids contain diphenhydramine.
• Antihistamine (n): The class of drugs to which Benadryl belongs. They work by blocking histamine, a substance the body releases during an allergic reaction.
  • Benadryl is a first-generation antihistamine.

Synonyms

• Antihistamine: A general term for drugs with a similar function (e.g., loratadine, cetirizine).
• Allergy medication: A broader descriptive term for drugs used to treat allergy symptoms.

Important Notes

• Benadryl is a trade name or brand name. When referring to the drug in a general sense, especially in medical contexts, the generic name diphenhydramine is often used.
• It is known to cause drowsiness as a common side effect.

Học thuật

Noun

1. antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness

Từ đồng nghĩa

• diphenhydramine
• Benadryl