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Benadryl? Banadryl is a common misspelling of Benadryl.

Benadryl^® (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) is a commonly used antihistamine medication. It is used for various purposes (depending on the particular product), including the treatment of allergies, common cold symptoms, and insomnia. The medicine is an H1 receptor antagonist that works by blocking a specific type of histamine receptor in the body. The drug is available both by prescription and over the counter, and comes in oral, injectable, and topical forms.

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