Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride Benefits & Uses

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergy
Motion Sickness
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Metabolic Syndrome

Other Benefits

Cough
Dystonia
Runny Nose
Common Cold
Itching
Skin Rash
Dizziness
Hives
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Insomnia
Itchy Ear

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride is used -

Severe

Hypersensitivity
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Blurred vision
Confusion
Difficulty urinating
Tachycardia
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hallucinations

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Skin irritation
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Fatigue
Headache
Sleepiness

Common

Unsteadiness
Rash

Unknown

Coma
Metabolic acidosis

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride Related Warnings

Is the use of Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride safe for pregnant women?

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride on the Kidneys?

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride on the Liver?

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride on the Heart?

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride with Other Drugs

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Selegiline

Azelastine

Cetirizine

Fentanyl

Moderate

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Peptic Ulcer
Hyperthyroidism
Depression
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride

Is this Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride has not been reported.

Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride

It is safe to take Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Diphenhydramine + Ammonium chloride with alcohol will be.