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Diphenhydramine HCl

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
BI-MART
Label updated
2025-05-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 30 mL dose cup) 

Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg

Purpose

Nightime sleep-aid

Uses

• for the relief of occasional sleeplessness
• reduces time to fall asleep if you have difficulty falling asleep

Warnings

Do not use

• for children under 12 years of age
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
• with other drugs that cause drowsiness such as antihistamines and nighttime cold/flu products

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• glaucoma
• difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

 taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

avoid alcoholic beverages

Stop use and ask a doctor if

sleeplessness persists continuosly for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical ilness.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

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

• take only one dose (30 mL) per day (24 hours)
• only use dose cup provided

Age Dose
adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL at bedtime if needed or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years do not use

Other information

each 30 mL dose cup contains:sodium 24 mg
• store between 15-30°C (59-86°F).

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, flavor, glycerin, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose.

Questions or comments?

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2914504a-ed42-4168-9e5c-f49407ed5a30 · Version 1
NDC: 37835-519