Benadryl

[ben-uh-dril]

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand of diphenhydramine.

Benadryl

/ ˈbɛnədrɪl /

noun

1. an antihistamine drug used in sleeping tablets; diphenhydramine. Formula: C 17 H 21 NO

Example Sentences

One night, a nurse gave him the painkiller Norco, the antipsychotic Haldol, the sedative Ativan and the antihistamine Benadryl, according to the report from the Department of Public Health.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Prussak then walked her to his flat, and was accused of giving her bitter-tasting water allegedly containing the antihistamine Benadryl, which left her tired, the court heard.

From BBC

If you’re highly allergic to mosquitoes, the American Mosquito Control Assn. said you may need a cream with Benadryl or a similar antihistamine.

From Los Angeles Times

I tried to drug myself with over-the-counter stuff like Nyquil and Benadryl to sleep, but that was no good.

From Seattle Times

If you’re highly allergic to mosquitoes, he said, you may need a cream with Benadryl or similar antihistamine.

From Los Angeles Times