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Benadryl

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Central Texas Community Health Centers
Label updated
2017-08-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
diphenhydramine hydrochloride
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses
  • 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:
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
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

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you 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

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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

Directions
  • take every 4 to 6 hours
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
  adults and children 12 years and over   1 to 2 capsules
  children 6 to under 12 years   1 capsule
  children under 6 years   do not use this product in children under 6 years of age
Other information
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat. Protect from light.
  • do not use if carton is open or blister unit is broken
Inactive ingredients

gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol. Capsules are imprinted with edible dye-free ink.

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-717-2824 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 mg Capsule Blister Pack Carton Label

Austin/Travis Co. Health & Human Services Dept.

Benadryl
25mg/24
Caps

Date:

Name:
Dr.

USE AS DIRECTED.

1/1/01

123456

Benadryl 25mg/24 CAPS NDC 76413-332-24

Batch: 123456
Lot: 123456
Exp: 1/1/01
Mckneil

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 0bbc8617-3833-4a97-9749-7c0e793fc9c5 · Version 1
NDC: 76413-332