Template:SubstanceBox/Diphenhydramine

SubstanceBox/Diphenhydramine
Chemical Nomenclature
Common names	Benadryl, Diphenhydramine, DPH
Substitutive name	Benylin, Nytol, Sominex, Unisom, Sominex, ZzzQuil
Systematic name	2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine
Class Membership
Psychoactive class	Deliriant
Chemical class	Antihistamine
Routes of Administration
WARNING: Always start with lower doses due to differences between individual body weight, tolerance, metabolism, and personal sensitivity. See responsible use section. ⇣ Oral Dosage Threshold 50mg Light 100 - 200 mg Common 200 - 400 mg Strong 400 - 700 mg Heavy 650 - 1000 mg+ Duration Onset 40 - 120 minutes Peak 2 - 6 hours After effects up to 12 hours DISCLAIMER: PW's dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.