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Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is an antihistamine drug having the chemical name 2 (Diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethylamine hydrochloride. It occurs as a white, crystalline powder, is freely soluble in water and alcohol and has a molecular weight of 291.82. The molecular formula is C 17 H 21 NO·HCl and the structural formula is as follows: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in the parenteral form is a sterile, pyrogen-free solution. Each mL contains a concentration of 50 mg of diphenhydramine hydrochloride and water for injection, for intramuscular or intravenous use. The solution for parenteral use has been adjusted to a pH between 4 and 6.5 with either sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid. Structural Formula