Can I take Benadryl if I have COVID-19?
No. BENADRYL® products are only indicated to treat allergy symptoms, they are not symptomatic treatments for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Should you take Benadryl before Covid vaccine?
It is also not recommended to take antihistamines before getting a COVID-19 vaccine to try to prevent allergic reactions. Learn more about medications to relieve post-vaccination side effects.
Is Benadryl stronger than Claritin?
Claritin is usually recommended over Benadryl for allergic rhinitis and other allergy symptoms. Both drugs have similar effectiveness but Claritin has less sedating side effects. Claritin only needs to be taken once daily which may be preferred for some people.
What is a good alternative to Benadryl?
OTC antihistamines include:
- Brompheniramine (Dimetane)
- Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
- Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
- Clemastine (Tavist)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Fexofenadine (Allegra)
- Loratadine (Alavert, Claritin)
What is the active ingredient in Benadryl?
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is the active ingredient in Benadryl. Diphenhydramine was discovered in 1943 by George Rieveschl, a former professor at the University of Cincinnati In 1946. Diphenhydramine is in a class of medications called antihistamines.
What kind of Benadryl is in a Steri vial?
Benadryl in parenteral form is supplied as: Benadryl Steri-Vials®. —sterile, pyrogen-free solution containing 50 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride in each milliliter of solution with 0.1 mg/mL benzethonium chloride as a germicidal agent. Available in 10-mL (N 0071-4402-10) Steri-Vials.
Can I get Benadryl with diphenhydramine instead of the inactive ingredients?
If you have a medical condition that requires Benadryl yet you are allergic to one of the inactive ingredients your doctor may be able to order capsules containing only diphenhydramine from a compound pharmacy. This will be more expensive but is worth in for those with serious medical conditions that will not tolerate certain inactive ingredients.
Do Benadryl tablets have fillers?
In addition to diphenhydramine Benadryl tablets contain other inactive ingredients known as fillers. This helps the tablet to maintain the proper consistency as well as adequately disperse the active ingredient.