Allergies:
Indications for: Diphenhydramine Injection
Allergic disorders where oral form is impractical or contraindicated. Adjunct in anaphylaxis. Allergic reactions to blood or plasma.
Adult Dosage:
10–50mg IV or deep IM; max 400mg/day.
Children Dosage:
Neonates: not recommended. Others: 5mg/kg per day in 4 divided doses IV or deep IM; max 300mg daily in 4 divided doses.
Diphenhydramine Injection Contraindications:
Neonates. Premature infants. Acute asthma. Concomitant diphenhydramine products (including topicals).
Diphenhydramine Injection Warnings/Precautions:
Asthma and lower respiratory disorders. Glaucoma. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. GI or urinary obstruction. Sodium-restricted diet. Children. Pregnancy (Cat.B in 3rd trimester): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
Diphenhydramine Injection Classification:
Antihistamine.
Diphenhydramine Injection Interactions:
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Potentiates anticholinergic effects with MAOIs.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, excitability in children.
How Supplied:
Caps—24, 48; Tabs—24, 48, 100; Dye-free softgels—24; Allergy Liq—4oz, 8oz; Dye-free Liq—4oz; Inj—contact supplier
Nausea:
Indications for: Diphenhydramine Injection
Motion sickness.
Adult Dosage:
10–50mg IV or deep IM; max 400mg/day.
Children Dosage:
Neonates: not recommended. Others: 5mg/kg per day in 4 divided doses IV or deep IM; max 300mg daily in 4 divided doses.
Diphenhydramine Injection Contraindications:
Neonates. Premature infants. Nursing mothers.
Diphenhydramine Injection Warnings/Precautions:
Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Glaucoma. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. GI or urinary obstruction. Children. Pregnancy (Cat.B).
Diphenhydramine Injection Classification:
Antihistamine.
Diphenhydramine Injection Interactions:
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Potentiates anticholinergic effects with MAOIs.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, gastritis, paradoxical excitement, blood dyscrasias, hypotension.
How Supplied:
Contact supplier.
