Family caregivers are also generally responsible for helping with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating when a senior loved one lives at home. In other cases, the family or the senior themselves must bear the cost of a home care aide.
The FDA originally approved diphenhydramine in 1946. PRESCRIBED FOR: Diphenhydramine is used for the relief of nasal and non-nasal symptoms of various allergic conditions such as seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It also is used to alleviate cold symptoms and hives (chronic urticaria).
Diphenhydramine (Definition) 1  Diphenhydramine is a sedating antihistamine which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug). ...Read more. 2  Less than 12 hrs: Likely from 6 to 12 hrs. 3  Not usually: It should not cause any issues.