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Diphenhydramine HCL

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2021-10-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient(in each capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses:
  • Temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with the common cold, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies.
  • Sneezing.
  • Nasal congestion.
  • Runny nose.
  • Itchy, watery eyes.
Warnings:

Do not use
  • With any other product containing Diphenhydramine HCL, including one applied topically.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

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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:

  • Take every 4-6 hours
  • Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years or over
1 to 2 capsule                                     
Children 6 to under 12 years
1 capsule
Children under 6 years
ask a doctor

Other information:
  • Store at room temperature 15-30  degrees C (59-86 degrees F)
  • Protect from excessive moisture
Inactive ingredients: Black Iron Oxide, D & C Red #28, FD & C Blue #1, FD & C Red #40, Gelatin, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50090-5719

NDC: 50090-5719-0 1 CAPSULE in a BLISTER PACK / 32 in a BOX, UNIT-DOSE

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL CAPSULE

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 17df154b-af18-43ab-ae62-332b33454e4c · Version 1
NDC: 50090-5719