Is Benadryl Canadian?
No
This brand is owned by a foreign parent company.
What we found
Diphenhydramine antihistamine brand currently manufactured by Kenvue. Originates from Warner-Lambert, acquired by Pfizer in 2007, then by J&J (2006). J&J spun off consumer health to Kenvue in 2023. Being acquired by Kimb.
The receipt
| Verdict | Foreign-owned |
| Category | Supermarket |
| HQ | New Brunswick |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Government registry / filing |
| Source | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1944048/000194404826000030/kvu… registry record “SEC EDGAR 10-K filed 2026-02-20 by Kenvue Inc. names Benadryl — parent company's own annual filing.” |
Canadian alternatives to Benadryl
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunet Pharmacy | Health & Pharmacy | Montreal, Quebec | View ownership → |
| Familiprix | Pharmacy chain | Quebec City, QC | View ownership → |
| Guardian Pharmacy | regional pharmacy chains | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| Jean Coutu | Retail | Varennes, QC | View ownership → |
| Life Brand | Health & Pharmacy | Toronto, Ontario | View ownership → |
| London Drugs | Retail | Richmond, BC | View ownership → |
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