Benadryl
For the hives, the itch and the allergy day that's gotten out of hand. Relief in minutes, not an hour.
One ingredient, 25 mg of Benadryl, given as a quick injection in the arm or hip. Book it for a flare of hives, a reaction to a bite, a food or a new product, a pollen day that pills aren't touching, or when you need to sleep through being sick. It will make you drowsy, so bring a driver. A nurse reviews your history first.
The antihistamine that works in minutes, straight into the muscle.
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) blocks histamine, the chemical behind hives, itching, swelling, a runny nose and watery eyes. Given into the muscle it reaches your blood in minutes, where the pill can take an hour.
It also makes you drowsy, which is a feature when you're sick and can't sleep, and a reason to bring a driver when you're not.
One ingredient, one measured dose, listed here. Our nurse checks your history first, and a severe reaction with trouble breathing is a 911 call, not a booster.
What it does for you.
One ingredient, then how a booster gets it into you. Both are the whole story.
Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine: it blocks the receptors histamine acts on, so hives flatten, itching eases, swelling comes down and a streaming nose dries up. Given into the muscle it works in minutes rather than the hour a pill takes to absorb, which is why it's the dose used in urgent care for allergic reactions. It also crosses into the brain, which is why it makes you drowsy and why it's useful for sleep when you're sick or nauseated. 25 mg is a measured dose; our nurse checks your history and medications first, and plan on a ride home.
A booster is a small injection into the muscle of your upper arm or hip. Swallowed, a nutrient has to get through your digestive system first, and only part of it reaches your blood. Given this way it skips the gut, so more of it reaches you. A nurse checks in with you, gives the injection, and you're on your way. Most people say it's easier than a flu vaccine. Add it to a drip and it happens during the same visit.
Who books Benadryl.
A reaction to a bite, a food, a detergent or a new product that's spreading and won't settle.
The Alabama spring and fall days when the pills aren't keeping up.
When a stomach bug or a cold has you up all night and your body needs rest more than anything.
Benadryl helps with nausea in its own right, which is why it's in our Stomach Bug and Morning Sickness drips.
Drips that go well with Benadryl.
Benadryl on its own is five minutes of relief. If you're sick and dried out, run down in allergy season, or need to let go and sleep, these three are the drips.
Book it alone and you're in and out in about five minutes. Or add it to any drip and it happens during the same visit. Members save 25%, and the Booster membership covers four a month.
Our mobile concierge brings any drip to your home, office or hotel anywhere in the Birmingham area for a flat $50 travel fee, and the nurse can give Benadryl during the same visit.
New here? It starts with a free 10 minute intro.
A quick visit with our team to review your health history. It is free, and it stays valid for three years.
Pick Benadryl, or tell us how you feel and a nurse will point you to the right one, or to a drip if that's the better fit.
A nurse reviews your history and gives the injection in your upper arm or hip. It works in minutes and makes most people drowsy, so plan a ride home.
Questions about the Benadryl booster.
How long does a Benadryl booster take?
About five minutes in the lounge, including the nurse's review. It starts working within minutes and most people feel drowsy within half an hour.
Can I walk in for a Benadryl booster?
Yes, once you have been in before. New clients start with a free 10 minute intro so a nurse can review your health history. Your intro stays on file for three years, and after that you can walk in any time we're open.
How is Benadryl different from the Stomach Bug drip?
Fluids and nausea. The drip is Benadryl plus Zofran and magnesium in a liter of fluids over 30 to 45 minutes, for when you're sick and dried out. The booster is Benadryl alone in five minutes, for hives, itch and allergy flares, or to help you sleep.
Do I need a driver?
Yes. Benadryl makes most people drowsy, so plan a ride home or book it at the end of your day. If you're coming for a drip, the mobile nurse can bring it to you instead.
Is it for a severe allergic reaction?
No. Trouble breathing, a swelling throat or tongue, or feeling faint is a 911 call, not a booster. Benadryl here is for hives, itching, swelling and allergy days that pills aren't touching.
Can I add it to a drip?
Yes. Boosters are given during any drip visit, and Benadryl is already in Stomach Bug and Morning Sickness.
Can my doctor see exactly what is in it?
Yes. Every ingredient and dose is listed on this page, so you can show it to your own doctor. You, or your doctor, can ask our nurse or doctor anything, any time. Just call us at (205) 210-9797.