Vanamine PD

Vanamine PD is an antihistamine that helps with sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of colds or allergies.

Vanamine PD is also used to help with motion sickness, to help you sleep, and to treat some symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This sleep aid is not for use in children younger than 12 years old.

There are many brands and forms of diphenhydramine available. Not all brands are mentioned in this leaflet.

Vanamine PD may also be used for other reasons not listed in this medication guide.

Use Vanamine PD exactly as directed on the label or as your doctor prescribed. Vanamine PD is meant for short-term use until your symptoms go away.

Taking too much Vanamine PD can cause serious heart issues, seizures, coma, or death.

Always follow the instructions on the medicine label when giving Vanamine PD to a child. Do not use this medicine just to make a child sleepy. Misuse of antihistamines in very young children can lead to death.

For motion sickness, take Vanamine PD 30 minutes before you expect to be in a situation that makes you feel motion sickness (like a long car ride, airplane or boat travel, amusement park rides, etc.). Keep taking this medicine with meals and at bedtime while you are in a motion-sickness situation.

As a sleep aid, take Vanamine PD within 30 minutes before you go to bed.

You must chew the chewable tablet before swallowing it.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided or a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Remove an orally disintegrating tablet from the package only when you are ready to take it. Put the tablet in your mouth and let it dissolve without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves.

Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve with Vanamine PD, or if you have a fever along with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

Do not use Vanamine PD for more than 2 weeks for sleep problems, or more than 7 days for cold or allergy symptoms.

Vanamine PD can affect the results of allergy skin tests. Inform any doctor treating you that you are using Vanamine PD.

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Use Vanamine PD exactly as directed. Taking too much Vanamine PD can cause serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Vanamine PD sleep aid medicine is not for use in children younger than 12 years old.

You should not use Vanamine PD if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

• an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
• asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder;
• glaucoma; or
• a thyroid disorder.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Vanamine PD may slow breast milk production.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Vanamine PD may cause serious side effects. Stop using Vanamine PD and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe drowsiness; or
• painful or difficult urination.

Side effects like dry mouth, constipation, and confusion may happen more often in older adults.

Common side effects of Vanamine PD may include:

• drowsiness;
• dry eyes, blurred vision;
• dry mouth, nose, or throat;
• decreased urination;
• constipation;
• feeling restless or excited (especially in children); or
• daytime drowsiness or a "hangover" feeling after using it at night.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Vanamine PD is taken as needed, you may not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much diphenhydramine can be deadly.

Symptoms of an overdose may include vomiting, confusion, extreme drowsiness, ringing in your ears, not urinating, very dry eyes and mouth, dilated pupils, rapid heartbeats, tremors, agitation, hallucinations, or seizures.

Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how Vanamine PD affects you. Your reactions might be affected.

Drinking alcohol can make some side effects of diphenhydramine worse.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may contain Vanamine PD. This includes medicines for sleep, cold or allergy symptoms, or anti-itch creams used on the skin. Taking too much of this medicine can lead to a fatal overdose.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Vanamine PD with any other medicines, especially those that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.