Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL Injection, Solution, 25 vials
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist class.
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🩺 Clinical
Diphenhydramine injection is used to treat allergic reactions, motion sickness and to control abnormal movements in people who have Parkinsonian syndrome (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance). Diphenhydramine injection is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- Diphenhydramine is mainly used to temporarily ease the stuffy, sneezy, itchy symptoms of allergies — like hay fever — and the common cold. Think runny nose, sneezing, watery or itc...
- What exactly does diphenhydramine treat?
- Yes, and that's one of the most important things to know about this medicine. Drowsiness is one of its most common effects — it crosses into the brain and that's what causes the se...
- It depends on your child's age and the product. Most oral diphenhydramine products are not recommended for children under 6, and liquid products labeled for children are generally...
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UNII QTT17582CB
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.934 | $23.34 / 25 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $41.87 | $1,046.84 / 25 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
| Medicare Part B allowsASP · J1200 | $0.752 / J1200 unit | — |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 23155-0263-31 | Heritage | 1 vial | $0.790 | AP | FDA listed | save 15% |
| Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 00641-6282-25 | Hikma | 25 vials | $0.934 | AP | Availability likely | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 23155-0264-41 | Heritage | 25 vials | $0.934 | AP | Availability likely | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mLthis 25021-0481-01 | Sagent | 25 vials | $0.934 | AP | Availability likely | — |
| Diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL 42571-0337-87 | Micro | 25 vials | $0.934 | AP | Availability likely | — |
| Diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL 63323-0664-01 | Fresenius | 25 vials | $0.934 | AP | Availability likely | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 72485-0101-25 | Armas | 25 vials | $0.934 | AP | Availability likely | — |
| Diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL 83634-0781-01 | Avenacy, | 25 vials | $0.934 | AP | Availability likely | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 00641-0376-25 | Hikma | 25 vials | $0.934 | AP | Availability likely | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 00404-9851-01 | Henry | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL 42571-0169-55 | Micro | 10 ampules | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 51662-1219-01 | HF | 1 ml | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 51662-1348-01 | HF | 1 ml | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 51662-1374-01 | HF | 1 ml | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 55154-9363-05 | Cardinal | 5 vials | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL 65219-0820-01 | Fresenius | 25 vials | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 68083-0611-25 | Gland | 25 vials | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 70518-4455-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 25 vials | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 70518-4536-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 25 vials | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 71872-7005-01 | Medical | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 71872-7180-01 | Medical | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 71872-7373-01 | Medical | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 84549-0101-25 | ProPharma | 1 ml | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 55154-5102-05 | Cardinal | 5 vials | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 70518-1082-01 | REMEDYREPACK | 25 vials | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 76045-0235-10 | Fresenius | 1 syringe | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 42571-0511-56 | Micro | 1 vial | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 76045-0102-10 | Fresenius | 1 syringe | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL 85766-0253-25 | Sportpharm | 25 vials | — | AP | FDA listed | — |
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This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 25021-0481-01 You're viewing this | 25 VIAL in 1 CARTON (25021-481-01) / 1 mL in 1 VIAL | 2025-01-15 | Active |
📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Injection is effective in adults and pediatric patients, other than premature infants and neonates, for the following conditions when the oral form is impractical: Antihistaminic For amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma, in anaphylaxis as an adjunct to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute symptoms have been controlled and for other uncomplicated allergic conditions of the immediate type when oral therapy is impossible or contraindicated.
Motion Sickness For active treatment of motion sickness. Antiparkinsonism For use in parkinsonism, when oral therapy is impossible or contraindicated, as follows: parkinsonism in the elderly who are unable to tolerate more potent agents, mild cases of parkinsonism in other age groups and in other cases of parkinsonism in combination with centrally acting anticholinergic agents.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION THIS PRODUCT IS FOR INTRAVENOUS OR INTRAMUSCULAR ADMINISTRATION ONLY. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Injection is indicated when the oral form is impractical. DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT.
Pediatric Patients, Other Than Premature Infants and Neonates 5 mg/kg/24 hours or 150 mg/m 2 /24 hours. Maximum daily dosage is 300 mg. Divide into four doses, administered intravenously at a rate generally not exceeding 25 mg/min, or deep intramuscularly.
Adults 10 to 50 mg intravenously at a rate generally not exceeding 25 mg/min, or deep intramuscularly; 100 mg if required; maximum daily dosage is 400 mg. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Use in Neonates or Premature Infants This drug should not be used in neonates or premature infants. Use in Nursing Mothers Because of the higher risk of antihistamines for infants generally, and for neonates and prematures in particular, antihistamine therapy is contraindicated in nursing mothers. Use as a Local Anesthetic Because of the risk of local necrosis, this drug should not be used as a local anesthetic.
Antihistamines are also Contraindicated in the Following Conditions Hypersensitivity to diphenhydramine hydrochloride and other antihistamines of similar chemical structure.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS Antihistamines should be used with considerable caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction, symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy or bladder-neck obstruction. Local necrosis has been associated with the use of subcutaneous or intradermal use of intravenous diphenhydramine. Use in Pediatric Patients In pediatric patients, especially, antihistamines in overdosage may cause hallucinations, convulsions or death.
As in adults, antihistamines may diminish mental alertness in pediatric patients. In the young pediatric patient, particularly, they may produce excitation. Use in the Elderly (approximately 60 years or older) Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, sedation and hypotension in elderly patients.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequent adverse reactions are italicized. General Urticaria; drug rash; anaphylactic shock; photosensitivity; excessive perspiration; chills; dryness of mouth, nose and throat. Cardiovascular System Hypotension, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, extrasystoles.
Hematologic System Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis. Nervous System Sedation , sleepiness , dizziness , disturbed coordination , fatigue, confusion, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, tremor, irritability, insomnia, euphoria, paresthesia, blurred vision, diplopia, vertigo, tinnitus, acute labyrinthitis, neuritis, convulsions. Gastrointestinal System Epigastric distress , anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation.
Genitourinary System Urinary frequency, difficult urination, urinary retention, early menses. Respiratory System Thickening of bronchial secretions , tightness of chest and wheezing, nasal stuffiness. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sagent Pharmaceuticals at 1-866-625-1618 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
Drug Interactions Diphenhydramine hydrochloride has additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, etc.) MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Reproduction studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at doses up to 5 times the human dose and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to diphenhydramine hydrochloride. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
Pediatric Use Diphenhydramine should not be used in neonates and premature infants (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ). Diphenhydramine may diminish mental alertness, or in the young pediatric patient, cause excitation. Overdosage may cause hallucinations, convulsions or death (see WARNINGS and OVERDOSAGE ). See also DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
OVERDOSAGE Antihistamine overdosage reactions may vary from central nervous system depression to stimulation. Stimulation is particularly likely in pediatric patients. Atropine-like signs and symptoms, dry mouth; fixed, dilated pupils; flushing, and gastrointestinal symptoms may also occur. Stimulants should not be used. Vasopressors may be used to treat hypotension.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative side effects. Antihistamines appear to compete with histamine for cell receptor sites on effector cells. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in the injectable form has a rapid onset of action.
Diphenhydramine is widely distributed throughout the body, including the CNS. A portion of the drug is excreted unchanged in the urine, while the rest is metabolized via the liver. Detailed information on the pharmacokinetics of Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Injection is not available.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED DiphenhydrAMINE Hydrochloride Injection, USP is supplied as follows: NDC DiphenhydrAMINE Hydrochloride Injection, USP (50 mg per mL) Package Factor 25021-481-01 50 mg per 1 mL Single-Dose Vial 25 vials per carton Storage Conditions Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from light. Retain in carton until time of use. Discard unused portion.
Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex. SAGENT ® Mfd. for SAGENT Pharmaceuticals Schaumburg, IL 60195 (USA) Made in India ©2024 Sagent Pharmaceuticals May 2024 SAGENT Pharmaceuticals ®
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Storage Conditions Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from light. Retain in carton until time of use. Discard unused portion.
Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex. SAGENT ® Mfd. for SAGENT Pharmaceuticals Schaumburg, IL 60195 (USA) Made in India ©2024 Sagent Pharmaceuticals May 2024 SAGENT Pharmaceuticals ®
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Injection is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution for intravenous or deep intramuscular use as an antihistaminic agent. Each mL contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride USP 50 mg in Water for Injection. pH 4.0 to 6.5; sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid added, if needed, for pH adjustment. The chemical name of diphenhydramine hydrochloride is 2-(Diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethylamine hydrochloride.
The structural formula is as follows: C 17 H 21 NO • HCI MW 291.82 Diphenhydramine hydrochloride occurs as a white crystalline powder and is freely soluble in water and alcohol. structural formula
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Information for Patients Patients taking diphenhydramine hydrochloride should be advised that this drug may cause drowsiness and has an additive effect with alcohol. Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness, such as driving a car or operating appliances, machinery, etc.