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

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

A few weeks ago, a jail physician stopped prescribing Jessie his antipsychotic medicine, Haldol, instead prescribing only Benadryl for sleep and another medicine for anxiety, Roblero said.

From Los Angeles Times