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diphenhydrAMINE

diphenhydrAMINE
Brand names: Benadryl Children's Allergy, DiphenhydrAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
CAPSULE, ORAL 25 mg; 50 mg  
LIQUID, ORAL 12.5 mg/5 mL  
SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 50 mg/mL
TABLET, CHEWABLE, ORAL 12.5 mg                  
TABLET, ORAL 25 mg                


Comments:

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments)

First Generation Antihistamines

Medication
Ordered

Brand Name

Available Dosages

Route

Frequency

Formulary Medication

Equivalent
Dose

Route


Frequency

 

Dimenhydrinate

Dramamine

50mg

PO

q4 or q6h PRN

Diphenhydramine

12.5mg

PO

Same as ordered

IM or IV

IM or IV

100mg

PO

25mg

PO

IM or IV

IM or IV

Drug Name Common Side Effects
diphenhydramine
  • dizziness, sedation
  • dry mouth
  • urinary retention, diarrhea, constipation

Last updated: Nov. 30, 2021
  • Therapeutic Interchange: T.I.


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