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DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
SOFTGEL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED
Label updated
2026-01-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride USP 25mg

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.

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° to 25°C (68° to 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

FD & C blue no.1, FD & C red no.40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 32074a31-326b-4aaf-e063-6394a90a0d40 · Version 2
NDC: 35916-0436