Does Benadryl itch gel make you sleepy?

Does Benadryl itch gel make you sleepy?

The Diphenhydramine in BENADRYL® Allergy can cause drowsiness.

What happens if you use too much Benadryl gel?

This product may be harmful if swallowed. If too much of this medication is applied to the skin, wash it off with plenty of soap and water. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away.

Does Benadryl really stop itching?

Common Causes of Itchy Skin BENADRYL® can provide soothing relief when you need it most in some of the more common itchy skin categories – including outdoor, wound-related, and sunburn itches. Be sure to check with your doctor if you develop symptoms beyond itching, such as a fever, swelling, or joint pains.

Can Benadryl cream make itching worse?

Avoid applying antihistamine, such as Benadryl cream, spray, or gel, or Caladryl lotion, to the skin. These products may further irritate your skin.

How long does Benadryl cream stay in your system?

The diphenhydramine HCL half-life ranges from 2.4 hours to 9.3 hours but can average out to around 4.3 hours in young adults. A half-life of a drug determines how long it will take for 50% of it to flush out of your system.

How long does it take for Benadryl to stop itching?

You’ll probably notice the effects within about 20 to 30 minutes. The medicine should continue to work for about four to six hours. You should only take Benadryl for a short amount of time, unless your doctor tells you to take it for longer.

Is there a cooling gel for Benadryl for kids?

Children’s BENADRYL ® Itch Cooling Gel. Help your children stop itching with the cooling, soothing itch relief of BENADRYL ® Anti-Itch Gel For Kids. They immediately get the medicine they need for their rash or insect bites.

What does Benadryl extra strength itch stopping gel do?

Benadryl Extra-Strength Itch Stopping Gel provides fast & cooling relief from pain and itching. Made with 2% diphenhydramine HCI topical analgesic, this anti-itch and pain relief gel blocks the histamine that causes itching associated with insect bites, sunburn, scrapes, minor skin irritations, burns, and cuts.

How does Benadryl help with sunburn itching?

Common outdoor itches that Benadryl can help you fight include insect bites, rashes, and poison oak. Feel unbearable itching while sunburned skin tries to recover and heal? Apply some Benadryl. Benadryl Extra-Strength Itch Stopping Gel provides fast & cooling relief from pain and itching.

Is there an adult version of Benadryl for kids?

There is an “adult” version that contains diphenhydramine called Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel but the Anti-itch Cooling Gel for Kids has done the trick for me for many years. Yayy this is the BEST!!