Benadryl Total

Uses of  Benadryl Total

Extra Strength Benadryl Total Allergy & Sinus  is specially formulated to provide fast, effective relief of your allergy symptoms PLUS effective relief of your sinus congestion and pain.

Precautions and Warnings

Acetaminophen may cause severe or possibly fatal liver damage if you take:

• more than the recommended dose in 24 hours
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• while drinking 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day.

Do not use :

• with other products containing acetaminophen or other cough/cold or pain/fever medications. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen or the other activeingredients, ask a doctor or pharmacist
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine even one used on skin
• if allergic to acetaminophen or any other ingredients in this product
• with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (drugs for depression or Parkinson’s disease) or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug
• for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma, or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you :

• are taking other medications including the blood thinning drug warfarin, other antihistamines, sedatives or tranquilizers
• have glaucoma
• have breathing problem such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or chronic asthma
• have difficulty with urination due to an enlargement of the prostate gland
• have heart or thyroid disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney or liver disease
• are elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• symptoms last for more than 5 days
• fever lasts for more than 3 days
• nervousness, dizziness, sleeplessness or new symptoms occur or symptoms worsen
• are accompanied by a high fever (>38°C) or the production of thick, yellow/green mucus.

Keep out of reach of children.  This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Dosage

Adult use only (12 years and older): Take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours.

Side Effects:

Common Side Effects:

• blurred vision;
• dry mouth;
• nausea, stomach pain, constipation;
• mild loss of appetite, stomach upset;
• warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• feeling restless or excited (especially in children);
• skin rash or itching;
• dizziness, drowsiness;
• problems with memory or concentration; or
• ringing in your ears.