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Diphenhydramine HCL

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Label updated
2012-06-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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
If you have
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • Glaucoma
  • If you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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

Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg Capsules

Bottles of 10
NDC 54868-0026-5
Bottles of 20
NDC 54868-0026-6
Bottles of 30
NDC 54868-0026-1
Bottles of 60
NDC 54868-0026-7
Bottles of 90
NDC 54868-0026-8
Bottles of 100
NDC 54868-0026-0
Bottles of 1000
NDC 54868-0026-4


Relabeling and Repackaging by:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Tulsa, Oklahoma      74146
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Diphenhydramine HCL Capsules

25 mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2b9b13b5-b530-4359-b094-1708c7a8e6d5 · Version 1
NDC: 54868-0026