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Allergy Relief

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Grocery Outlet
Label updated
2026-03-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL
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Active ingredient(s)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Use(s)

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itching of the nose or throat 

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:

  • sneezing
  • runny nose
Warnings

Do not use

  • to make a child sleepy
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

If pregnant or breastfeeding,

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  (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor

do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours

   adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 caplets

   children 6 to under 12 years: 1 caplet

   children under 6 years of age: do not use

Other information
  • store at room temperature 20°– 25°C (68°– 77°F)
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose,

magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide

Questions/Comments

Call 1-877-290-4008

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DailyMed Set ID: 0661ddeb-6289-471e-af89-7f4b7452c355 · Version 1
NDC: 85828-048