The antihistamine Benadryl has provided temporary relief from allergy symptoms for millions of people since it was developed by George Rieveschl at a University of Cincinnati laboratory in the early 1940s and later approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Rieveschl was originally studying muscle relaxants when he discovered the compound diphenhydramine hydrochloride. He sold it under the name ‘Benadryl,’ among others.
Rieveschl, George
CincinnatiState: OHZip: 45267Country: USAWebsite: https://www.acs.org/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/benadryl.htmlCreator: Rieveschl, George
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Image Credit: George Rieveschl, Jr. Papers of The Lloyd Library & MuseumImage Caption: Rieveschl holding a Benadryl capsule, the medication that has provided allergy relief to millions worldwide.
2025
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The antihistamine Benadryl has provided temporary relief from allergy symptoms for millions of people since it was developed by George Rieveschl at a University of Cincinnati laboratory in the early 1940s and later approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Rieveschl was originally…
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