Meaning of the word antihistamine in English

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antihistamine

US /ˌæn.t̬iˈhɪs.tə.mɪn/
UK /ˌæn.tiˈhɪs.tə.mɪn/
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Noun

a drug that is used to treat allergies and cold symptoms by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance produced by the body during an allergic reaction

Example:
She took an antihistamine to relieve her hay fever symptoms.
Always read the label before taking any antihistamine.