Does anyone still sell the original Benadryl D type formula allergy pills

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123sneeze
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Posted 5/17/2008 1:45 PM (GMT -6)

The original Benadryl for allergies contained both Diphenhydramine and Pseudoephedrine . Now they have taken out the Pseudoephedrine and it's not as powerful. I know that pills containing Pseudoephedrine are now only allowed to be sold at the Pharmacy counter, not off the shelf. (because it can be used to manufacture narcotics I believe.) But apparently Benadryl stopped using it altogether.

Does anyone know if there is any allergy pill on the market that still combines Diphenhydramine and Pseudoephedrine? I guess it would have to be purchased at the pharmacy but they don't seem to know one way or the other about this.

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Posted 5/17/2008 4:31 PM (GMT -6)

Apparently they still manufacture it, you might ask your pharmacy about ordering it. Or this site says they have it if you need to order on-line:

http://www.medshopexpress.com/046269.html

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123sneeze
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Posted 5/17/2008 5:24 PM (GMT -6)

Thanks.
Benadryl D is not the same ingredients now. That's why I am asking. Instead of Pseuedophedrine they are using Phenylephrine HCl in Benadryl D. I don't know what that is but I know the original ingredients worked like a charm for me. Also I think even this newer D version is discontinued. I've found the new "D" locally but it's old stock that expires in July or August 08. I'd buy on line if I can be sure the expiration on it is 09 or later.

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Posted 5/17/2008 5:25 PM (GMT -6)

You might check this site online.

http://www.medshopexpress.com/046269.html

Generic Name: Diphenhydramine/Pseudoephedrine Tablets

Brand Name: Benadryl-D

Looks like Judy and I shop at the same store............
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123sneeze
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Posted 5/17/2008 10:41 PM (GMT -6)

Here's a more up to date link showing the changed ingredients of Benadryl D. Notice it does not contain Pseudoephedrine

http://www.brands2liveby.com/product.aspx?id=4636

I called Pfizer customer support and they verified Benadryl D formula was changed. Medshopexpress hasn't updated the description, they probably just don't know it was changed. Furthermore the rep at Pfizer told me that Benadryl D is now discontinued anyway. So I'd be careful to check expiration dates of any Benadryl D still being sold.

It looks to me like no one sells that combination of Diphenhydramine and Pseudoephedrine tablets. You can buy them separately as regular Benadryl and Sudafed.

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