Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness.

Common Nausea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes.

Expert advice for Diphenhydramine
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Diphenhydramine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Expert advice for Cona Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Cona to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is diphenhydramine a blood thinner/narcotic/water soluble?
No, it is an antihistaminic drug and not a blood thinner or narcotic

Q. Is Diphenhydramine Hcl the same as Benadryl?
Benadryl is a trade name of product containing the drug Diphenhydramine

Q. Is diphenhydramine hydrochloride/Benadryl safe?
It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Benadryl safe for infants?
No, it should not be given to infants. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Is Benadryl an expectorant/antibiotic?
Benadryl is an expectorant as guaifenesin is one of its components. And it is not an antibiotic

Q. Is Benadryl banned in India?
No, it is available in India

Q. Is Benadryl effective?
It is effective at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration and disease condition as advised by your doctor

Q. Can you take Diphenhydramine/ Benadryl for anxiety/cold/hives/bug bites/sleep?
Diphenhydramine tablet is used for the relief of short term sleeplessness. It can be used for cold and treatment of hives. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Can I take Benadryl for a rash/dry cough/cold/eczema/ sinus infection/yeast infection/headaches/sinus/motion sickness/ skin rash/itchy skin?
Benadryl is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, hives, rashes, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. It is also used to suppress coughs, to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat mild forms of Parkinson's disease. But, it is not used for eczema, sinus infection, and yeast infection. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Can I take diphenhydramine with hydrocodone/dextromethorphan and guaifenesin/ acetaminophen/phenylephrine/tramadol/Zoloft/ doxylamine succinate/prednisone/ citalopram/Advil?
Yes, but taking other medicines may alter the effects of diphenhydramine. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Can I take Benadryl with Zyrtec/Mucinex/Sudafed/ Tamiflu/ amoxicillin/Xanax/Advil/ azithromycin/Norco/robitussin?
Yes, but taking other medicines may alter the effects of Benadryl. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Diphenhydramine make you sleepy/drowsy?
Yes, it makes you sleepy/drowsy. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Does Diphenhydramine cause Alzheimer's/depression/constipation/dementia/increase blood pressure?
Diphenhydramine causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. However, consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects

Q. Does Diphenhydramine potentiate opiates?
No it does not potentiate opiates

Q. Does Benadryl make you sleepy/high/ raise blood pressure/weight gain?
Benadryl causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. However, consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects.

Q. What is Cona used for?
Cona is an antifungal drug, used for the treatment of many fungal infections like Cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection in the brain), Coccidioidomycosis (a disease of the lungs), infections caused by Candida, found in the blood stream, body organs (e.g. heart, lungs) or urinary tract, mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of the mouth, throat and denture sore mouth), genital thrush – infection of the vagina or penis, skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, nail infection.Cona capsules can also be used to stop cryptococcal meningitis, mucosal thrush, vaginal thrush from coming back and to stop you from getting an infection caused by Candida (if your immune system is weak and not working properly).

Q. Can Cona be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?
Cona has been reported to have a minor interaction when taken with estradiol (a component of OCPs), it can increase the level or effect of estradiol when given along with it. Talk to your doctor if you are taking birth control pills and you have been asked to take Cona also.

Q. Can Cona be taken with azithromycin?
Yes, Cona can be safely taken with azithromycin. A combination kit with agents of the similar class is available for vaginal infections. Talk to your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your conditions.

Q. Can Cona cause hair loss?
Hair loss is a rare side effect seen with the use of Cona. Talk to your doctor if you experience hair fall while taking Cona.

Q. Is Cona a steroid?
Cona is not a steroid. Cona belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Q. Is Cona an antibiotic?
Cona is an antibiotic. It is an antifungal and is used to treat infections caused by fungi.

Q. Is Cona safe?
Cona is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Cona fungistatic or fungicidal?
Cona is primarily fungistatic (inhibits the growth of fungus), however it may be fungicidal (kills fungus) against certain organisms in a dose-dependent manner, specifically Cryptococcus.

Q. Is Cona over the counter (OTC)?
Cona is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Cona with ciprofloxacin?
Cona can be taken with ciprofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cona with metronidazole?
Cona can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cona with probiotics?
Cona can be taken with probiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cona with clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin and Cona both increase QT interval (abnormal heart rate). It can increase the level of clarithromycin by decreasing its breakdown, further increasing the chances of an abnormal heart rhythm. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cona with omeprazole?
Cona can increase the level or effect of omeprazole by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cona with citalopram?
Cona can increase the level or effect of citalopram by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cona with cetirizine?
Cona can be taken with cetirizine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cona with erythromycin?
Use of Cona and erythromycin at the same time has the potential to increase the risk of cardiotoxicity (harmful to heart) and consequently sudden heart death. Co-administration of Cona and erythromycin is not recommended at all.

Q. Can I take Cona with nitrofurantoin?
Cona can be taken with nitrofurantoin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Cona work?
Cona works if taken for the right indication for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Cona treat bacterial vaginosis?
Cona does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Cona is used to treat infection of the vagina caused by Candida (a fungal infection). If you think you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, please consult your doctor as treatment should be started after the diagnosis of your infection (whether it is fungal or bacterial).

Q. Does Cona treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Cona is used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by Candida. UTI can be caused by bacteria also. If you are suffering from UTI, please consult your doctor as the cause of infection (fungal or bacterial or other) needs to be identified before the start of any treatment.

Q. Does Cona make you tired?
Cona can make you feel tired. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Cona as it could be a sign of underlying liver problem. Cona can affect your liver.

Q. Does Cona contain penicillin?
Cona does not contain penicillin. Cona belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Q. Does Cona have sulfa in it?
Cona does not contain sulfur. Cona belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Q. Does Cona treat chlamydia?
Cona does not treat Chlamydia. Cona is used for the treatment of fungal infections.

Q. Can I take Cona for yeast infection?
Cona is used to treat infections caused by fungi and can be used to help you from getting a candidal (yeast) infection. If you think you are suffering from a yeast infection, please consult your doctor as it requires a proper diagnosis before the start of any therapy.