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AllergyChildrens Allergy

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)
Label updated
2026-05-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • sneezing
    • runny nose
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • itching of the nose or throat
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 the child has

  • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

Keep out of the reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device.
  • mL = milliliter
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • find the right dose on the chart below
age (yr) dose (mL)
 children 6 to 11 years  5 mL to 10 mL
 children 2 to 5 years  do not use unless directed by a doctor
 children under 2 years  do not use

Other information
  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate
  • Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents are used
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, RD&C red#40, flavors, glycerin, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, and sucrose

Questions or comments?

 Call 1-888-309-9030

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Compare to active ingredient of Children's Benadryl® Allergy*

For Ages 6 to 11 Years

Children's

Allergy

Diphenhydramine HCI

Antihistamine 

  • Sneezing
  • Runny nose
  • Itchy, watery eyes
  • Itching of the nose or throat

Alcohol free

Provides allergy symptom relief

Bubble Gum Flavor

FOR AGES 6-11

Dosing Cup included

FL OZ (mL)

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Benadryl® Allergy

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND BOTTLE OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO.

100 MISSION RIDGE

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 047102c4-3d03-4b2d-961d-0ac75980147b · Version 5
NDC: 55910-891