Benadryl is a trade name for
diphenhydramine, produced in the
U.S. by
Warner-Lambert. It is sold
over the counter in pink tablets or pink and white capsules of 25mg each. An
adult dose is 50mg.
Diphenhydramine is an
antihistamine used to quell allergic reactions. It also causes
drowsiness, and is used by some as a sleep aid. My personal experience with this has involved substantial morning-after
incoherence, so careful experimentation is recommended. My friend Lisa reports that her mother used to give this drug to her and her younger siblings before long plane trips. This might actually be
illegal in some
states, so it's a
good thing I've used a
pseudonym.