Benadryl Allergy Relief Capsules

Benadryl Allergy Relief is a medicine which is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and other allergic conditions such as pet or dust allergies. The capsules contain acrivastine which is an antihistamine that helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes.

It can also be used to treat the symptoms of urticaria, also known as hives, where the skin looks blotchy with white raised wheals (bumps) surrounded by redness. This medicine is for use in adults under 65 years old and children aged 12 years and over.

• For oral use. Swallow with a glass of water.

• Adults and children aged 12 - 65 years: Take one capsule as necessary up to three times a day.

• Adults over 65 years: Not recommended.

• Children under 12 years: Not recommended.

Always read the patient Information leaflet before use.

This medicine is suitable for most adults under 65 years old and children aged 12 years and over but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take this medicine

• If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients, or to the antihistamine triprolidine.

• If you have severe kidney disease.

If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without taking Benadryl Allergy Relief. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist

• If you have kidney problems.

• If you are taking any other medicines, including:

• Sedatives or tranquillisers (used to treat anxiety or sleep disorders).

• Ketoconazole (an antifungal used to treat fungal infections).

• Erythromycin (an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections). If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist.

The active ingredients in Benadryl Allergy Relief are: 8 mg Acrivastine in each capsule.

Other ingredients are: Lactose, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate, gelatin, colouring (E171) and purified water.

Read more about allergies.