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Medications for Allergic Reactions

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
Benadryl 6.4 27 reviews for Benadryl to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
EpiPen 8.0 4 reviews for EpiPen to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
vasopressors, adrenergic bronchodilators, catecholamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
diphenhydramine 7.5 51 reviews for diphenhydramine to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Brand names:
Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Banophen, Benadryl Children's Allergy, Diphen, Allermax, Complete Allergy Relief, Diphedryl, Dicopanol, Diphenhist, Dormin, Dytuss, Scot-Tussin Allergy, Siladryl Allergy, Silphen Cough, Twilite, Valu-Dryl, Vanamine PD
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
prednisone 7.0 65 reviews for prednisone to treat Allergic Reactions Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Auvi-Q Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
vasopressors, adrenergic bronchodilators, catecholamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
neffy Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
vasopressors, adrenergic bronchodilators, catecholamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Symjepi 10 1 review for Symjepi to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
vasopressors, adrenergic bronchodilators, catecholamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
loratadine 5.4 7 reviews for loratadine to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
loratadine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Benadryl Allergy 8.6 13 reviews for Benadryl Allergy to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
epinephrine 8.4 7 reviews for epinephrine to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
epinephrine systemic
Brand names:
EpiPen, Auvi-Q, neffy, Symjepi, Adrenalin, Adrenaclick, Adrenalin Chloride
Drug class:
vasopressors, adrenergic bronchodilators, catecholamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
chlorpheniramine 7.4 17 reviews for chlorpheniramine to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Brand names:
Chlor-Trimeton, Allergy Relief, C.P.M., Aller-Chlor, Chlo-Amine, Chlor-Mal, ChlorTan, Ed Chlor Ped Jr., Ed ChlorPed, Ed-Chlortan, Wal-finate
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
promethazine 6.8 11 reviews for promethazine to treat Allergic Reactions Rx C N X
Generic name:
promethazine systemic
Brand names:
Promethegan, Antinaus 50, Phenadoz
Drug class:
antihistamines, phenothiazine antiemetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
triamcinolone 7.4 15 reviews for triamcinolone to treat Allergic Reactions Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Brand name:
Kenalog-40
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Chlor-Trimeton 7.8 6 reviews for Chlor-Trimeton to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Adrenalin Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
vasopressors, adrenergic bronchodilators, catecholamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Allergy Relief Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Banophen 10 1 review for Banophen to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
cyproheptadine 8.3 10 reviews for cyproheptadine to treat Allergic Reactions Rx B N X
Generic name:
cyproheptadine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Benadryl Children's Allergy 10 1 review for Benadryl Children's Allergy to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Kenalog-40 6.7 11 reviews for Kenalog-40 to treat Allergic Reactions Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
clemastine 8.3 3 reviews for clemastine to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
clemastine systemic
Brand name:
Clemasz
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Diphen 10 1 review for Diphen to treat Allergic Reactions Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Promethegan Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
promethazine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines, phenothiazine antiemetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Allermax Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Antinaus 50 Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
promethazine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines, phenothiazine antiemetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Complete Allergy Relief Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Diphedryl Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Phenadoz Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
promethazine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines, phenothiazine antiemetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Adrenaclick Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
vasopressors, adrenergic bronchodilators, catecholamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Adrenalin Chloride Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
epinephrine systemic
Drug class:
vasopressors, adrenergic bronchodilators, catecholamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
C.P.M. Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
dexchlorpheniramine 10 2 reviews for dexchlorpheniramine to treat Allergic Reactions Rx B N X
Generic name:
dexchlorpheniramine systemic
Brand names:
Polmon, Ryclora
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Dicopanol Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Diphenhist Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dormin Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dytuss Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Scot-Tussin Allergy Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Siladryl Allergy Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Silphen Cough Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Twilite Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Valu-Dryl Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vanamine PD Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aller-Chlor Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Arbinoxa Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbinoxamine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bromax Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
brompheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
brompheniramine Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
brompheniramine systemic
Brand name:
Bromax
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
carbinoxamine Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbinoxamine systemic
Brand names:
Arbinoxa, Carboxine, Histex CT, Histex IE, Histex PD, Karbinal ER, Ryvent
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Carboxine Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbinoxamine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Chlo-Amine Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Chlor-Mal Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ChlorTan Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clemasz Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
clemastine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ed Chlor Ped Jr. Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ed ChlorPed Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ed-Chlortan Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Histex CT Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbinoxamine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Histex IE Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbinoxamine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Histex PD Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbinoxamine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Karbinal ER Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbinoxamine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Palforzia Rate Add review Rx N X
Generic name:
peanut allergen powder systemic
Drug class:
allergenics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
peanut allergen powder Rate Add review Rx N X
Generic name:
peanut allergen powder systemic
Brand name:
Palforzia
Drug class:
allergenics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Polmon Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
dexchlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ryclora Rate Add review Rx B N X
Generic name:
dexchlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ryvent Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbinoxamine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Wal-finate Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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