antihistaminic

[ an-tee-his-tuh-min-ik, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to an antihistamine or its effect.

noun

1. an antihistaminic agent, as a drug.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antihistaminic¹

First recorded in 1945–50; antihistamine + -ic

Example Sentences

The company also says the mushroom’s antihistaminic properties “help prevent” spring allergies.

From Time

Working on an antihistaminic drug which they had developed for the control of allergies such as hay fever, researchers at France's Rh�ne-Poulenc laboratories found that the drug made many people sleepy.

From Time Magazine Archive