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Banophen

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2026-04-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active Ingredient (in each banded capsule)

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Use

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

  • •runny nose
  • •sneezing
  • •itchy, watery eyes
  • •itchy throat and nose
  • •Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold
    • orunny nose
    • osneezing
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
  • •glaucoma
  • •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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
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
  • •Take every 4-6 hours
  • •Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

adults and children 12 years of age and over

Take 1 capsule (50 mg)

children under 12 years of age

ask a doctor, the proper dosage strength is not available in this package**

**Do not attempt to break capsules. The proper dosage strength and dosing information for children under 12 years of age is available on the 25 mg package.

Other Information
  • •Store at room temperature, USP.
  • •Do not use if either capsule band or imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
  • •Protect from moisture
  • •Contains lactose
Inactive Ingredients

D&C Red #28, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, Gelatin, Lactose and Starch.

Questions?

Questions or comments? (800) 616-2471

Distributed by

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233,
Livonia, MI 48152

Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

NDC 68788-7830

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 0f52270a-b11a-4fa1-aac2-9fe5ff625419 · Version 5
NDC: 68788-7830