Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
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- Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
- Purpose
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- runny nose
- itchy, watery eyes
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
- sneezing
- runny nose
Warnings
Do not use
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- marked drowsiness may occur
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- if needed, take every 4-6 hours
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
children under 4 years of age |
do not use |
children 4 to under 6 years of age |
do not use unless directed by a doctor |
children 6 to under 12 years of age |
1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (12.5 mg to 25 mg) |
adults and children 12 years of age and over |
2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (25 mg to 50 mg) |
Other information
- each teaspoonful contains: sodium 15 mg
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
12.5 mg/ 5 mL
NDC 54868-5622-0
Relieves:
Sneezing
Itchy, Watery Eyes
Runny Nose
Itchy Throat
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Cherry Flavored
4 fl oz (118 mL)
Alcohol Free
Additional barcode labeling by:
Diphenhydramine HydrochlorideDiphenhydramine Hydrochloride LIQUID
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